Christ Jesus, have mercy on me, a sinner.

2 Samuel 11:1-17 & Psalm 51

 When I, like King David, step away from the rigors of right responsibility, I too can lose myself in leisure and self-indulgence.  David ended up stealing another man’s wife and his life. I can end up crossing the line, or transgressing, into all kinds of sin by becoming self-focused –chasing wealth, fame, pleasure and success no matter the cost in terms of other lives or even the peace and purity of my own spirit. But when I remember to open my heart, mind and soul to the love of God in contrition and humility, then his mercy and grace can begin to heal the damage and guide me through the consequences of my sins, both in my life and in the lives of others. Christ Jesus, have mercy on me, a sinner. 
 
Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy blot out my transgressions. Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. (Psalm 51:1)
 
The things that we love tell us what we are.
 St. Thomas Aquinas  

Soli gloriam dei .