In a parable to people “who trusted in themselves,” Jesus tells of a boastful Pharisee and a tax collector who intently prayed to God for mercy. The tax collector went home justified, not the Pharisee, for “everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” Thus the Lord regarded Abel’s offering over Cain’s, and stood by St. Paul as his life was sacrificed. We come to Jesus with our need, and in faith “receive the kingdom of God.”

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