Have pity on us, O Lord!” With such words, the Book of Psalms speaks about trusting in God’s mercy. At the Last Supper, Jesus said, “Simon, Simon! Just as some were saying “circumcision yes” and others saying “circumcision no”, there came a time when some were saying Christian sinners can be forgiven, while others were saying they cannot be forgiven. It was St Peter together with the other apostles, guided by the Holy Spirit, who declared that circumcision was not necessary. It was Pope Cornelius, in the fourth century, together with the other bishops — also guided by the Holy Spirit — who declared that Christians guilty of serious sin can be forgiven.

Source: Daily Nation March 03, 2019 04:52 UTC