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Mar. 23, 2026
Gospel Reflection: Mercy Fulfills All Justice
Monday of the Fifth Week of Lent (Year A & B)
“Teacher, this woman was caught in the very act of committing adultery. Now in the law, Moses commanded us to stone such women. So what do you say?” John 8:4–5
Justice has to be fulfilled. God is perfectly Just. That is why, in the Old Testament, capital punishment was prescribed for serious sins. Sometimes the Old Testament can be difficult to understand, particularly in relation to capital punishment.
The Torah, the first five books of the Old Testament, prescribes the death penalty for sins such as adultery, other sexual offenses, blasphemy, idolatry, gravely dishonoring parents, violations of the Sabbath, murder, sacrilege, perjury, and witchcraft. These laws were intended to preserve the holiness of God’s people and to emphasize the gravity of sin, which disrupts their covenantal relationship with God.
Jesus’ approach to these sins appears to be in stark contrast with the Old Testament laws, as is evident in His merciful treatment of the woman caught in adultery. This is because Jesus reveals the fuller meaning behind these laws: to lead sinners to repentance and conversion. Jesus came not to abolish the Old Law but to fulfill it (cf. Matthew 5:17).
Adultery, like other grave violations of God’s Law, demands justice. In today’s Gospel, we see how Jesus fulfills the Old Testament law against adultery, and by extension, every other grave offense against God. He does not downplay the seriousness of the sin; rather, He fulfills justice by offering mercy and forgiveness, while calling the sinner to conversion and repentance. This is the deeper purpose of the Law of Moses—not mere punishment, but the transformation of the heart toward God.
Both the Old Law and the New Law of grace and mercy place high moral demands on believers. Yet, the New Law brings to completion the intent of the Old Law. Jesus’ merciful treatment of sinners does not abolish the need for justice but fulfills it in a new and profound way.
But what about the death penalty? Doesn’t justice still need to be fulfilled, as required by God in the Torah? Indeed, and this is precisely why Jesus died—to fulfill all justice. He took upon Himself the penalty for sin, including the capital punishment that was due for grave offenses, thereby restoring justice on behalf of all humanity. Once justice is fulfilled through His sacrifice and sin is repented of, conversion becomes possible. This is the true intent of God’s every law, both old and new—to lead sinners to repentance, restoration, and ultimately, salvation.
Though the poor woman in today’s Gospel was humiliated and afraid, we must see ourselves—and every other person—in her. We are all guilty of sins deserving of death, but Jesus, in His mercy, has taken that punishment upon Himself. Jesus’ statement to the scribes and Pharisees who wanted to stone her illustrates this fact: “Let the one among you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her” (John 8:7). We have no right to condemn another who is sorrowful and repentant because God is merciful and has paid the price for that person’s sins by His own blood. In fact, we have no right to condemn ourselves when God offers mercy, so long as we repent and convert.
Reflect today on this sinful woman and rejoice in Jesus’ mercy that fulfills all justice. Know that this is how He treats you; He calls you to treat others with the same mercy. His sacrifice has already restored justice on your behalf; all He asks of you is your trust, repentance, and willingness to forgive others. Hope is possible for us all, just like it was for this sinful woman, because Jesus paid the price of sin. Be open to that gift of mercy and offer it to others, knowing that Christ’s Passion and death have fulfilled the demand for justice for sin.
Most merciful Savior, my sin requires punishment, and You have paid that punishment, fulfilling all justice. Please forgive me and be merciful. As You do, help me to see the ways I need to repent, convert, and offer mercy to others, to the same extent that You have been merciful to me. Jesus, I trust in You.
Audio recording: https://youtu.be/0GCDKAt9lZ8?si=58s6H8l1tAhigj8M
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The object of the Legion of Mary is the glory of God through the holiness of its members developed by prayer and active co-operation in Mary’s and the Church’s work. The unit of the Legion of Mary is called a praesidium, which holds a weekly meeting, where prayer is intermingled with reports and discussion. Persons who wish to join the Legion must apply for membership in a Praesidium. The Legion sees as its priority the spiritual and social welfare of each individual. The members participate in the life of the parish through visitation of families, the sick, both in their homes and in hospitals and through collaboration in every apostolic and missionary undertaking sponsored by the parish. Every legionary is required to carry out a weekly apostolic work in the spirit of faith and in union with Mary.
The Legion of Mary is a lay apostolic association of Catholics who, with the sanction of the Church and under the powerful leadership of Mary Immaculate, Mediatrix of All Graces, serve the Church and their neighbour on a voluntary basis in about 170 countries. The first meeting of the Legion of Mary took place in Myra House, Francis Street, Dublin, Ireland, on 7 September, 1921. This meeting was to have very beneficial consequences for the mission of the Catholic Church and, in a special way, for millions of members of Christ’s lay faithful who would serve in the Legion and for those who would be served by the legionary apostolate. Many persons outside the Catholic Church would also benefit from that apostolate. With the approval and support of the Popes and a great many Bishops, Priests and Religious, as well as the prayers and efforts of legionaries, the Legion, by the grace of God, has grown into a worldwide organisation with several million members.
Drawing its inspiration from the True Devotion to Mary, as taught by St. Louis Marie de Montfort, and which had a profound influence on the Founder of the Legion, the Servant of God, Frank Duff, the Legion is at the disposal of the Bishops and Priests for use in the mission of the Church. While essentially a lay association, legionaries look for spiritual and apostolic formation to priests and religious, who, as Legion Spiritual Directors, hold an honoured place in the Legion system. The Legion requires ecclesiastical approval to work in a diocese or parish. Loyalty to the Magisterium and to Ecclesiastical Authority is a basic legionary principle. The Legion aims to bring Mary to the world as the infallible means of winning the world to Jesus and legionary service is based on the doctrine of the Mystical Body of Christ so that in their fellow members and in those they serve, legionaries seek to have the Person of our Lord once again seen and served by Mary, his Mother.
The general and essential means by which the Legion of Mary is to effect its object is personal service acting under the influence of the Holy Spirit, having Divine Grace as its moving principle and support, and the glory of God and the salvation of souls as its final end and purpose. Evangelisation, especially the seeking of conversions to the Church, should be a priority for the Legion. Through the visitation of homes and by other means, the Legion must, as a first principle, set out to establish a contact of some sort with every soul everywhere. Seeing and serving Christ in the sick and marginalised is another vital part of the legionary apostolate. While not engaging in the giving of material relief, legionaries will often find opportunities to do works of service for the needy.
The basic unit of the Legion is called a praesidium, which is normally based in a parish. A parish may have more than one praesidium. To be an active legionary it is necessary to apply for membership in a praesidium, which holds a weekly meeting and allocates a weekly apostolic task to the members, who generally work in pairs. After a successful period of probation, members are called to make the Legionary Promise (this is only applicable for members over 18 years) which is directed to the Holy Spirit. Realising the necessity for a strong support of prayer, the Legion has Auxiliary members, who associate themselves with the Legion by undertaking a service of prayer in its name. The administration of the Legion is carried out through its various councils at local, regional and national level. The central council, the Concilium Legionis Mariae, meets monthly in Dublin.
The Cause for Beatification has been introduced for three legionaries: The Servant of God, Frank Duff (1889-1980), Founder of the Legion, who attended the Second Vatican Council as a Lay Observer; Venerable Edel Quinn (1907-1944), Legion Envoy to East Africa; and the Servant of God, Alfie Lambe (1932-1959), Legion Envoy to South America.