"Repentance is a prerequisite to forgiveness, and forgiveness is a prerequisite to encountering God’s love." – Cardinal William Goh

We are reminded that we cannot achieve perfection by our own strength. The laws and teachings of Moses were given to guide us, yet no one can fulfil them perfectly. It is only by leaning on God’s boundless mercy and receiving His love that true transformation begins within us.

Have I reflected deeply on my own sinfulness and limitations? Do I recognise my need for God’s grace, or am I tempted to believe that salvation lies in my own efforts, my adherence to the Church's disciplines, and my striving for righteousness?

Let us remember that it is God who makes us whole, not by our merit, but through His mercy and love.