This episode centers on Mary Magdalene in Gospel of John 20: 1–9, revealing how deep love for Christ becomes a channel of “superabundant mercy”—a grace that prevents us from falling into sin rather than just forgiving us after. Through a personal story of heartbreak and unexpected redirection from missionary life, Zac shows how choosing to praise God in suffering becomes the very way God protects and heals the heart. You are invited to recognize the hidden mercies in your own life and to actively extend that same mercy to others, especially in moments where bitterness or self-protection would be easier.

Reflection Questions:

1. Where in my life has God protected me from sin before I even fell?
2. How do I typically respond when my plans fall apart unexpectedly?
3. How can I make it easier for others to do good and harder to fall into sin?

Here's a link to the examen: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QS4Lgi78OYcOoipmZ9g_Pf6Pzd3BZQp6LzBy7ahFojM/edit?usp=sharing

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The World English Bible is in the public domain and was used for all scripture quotations.

Intro music: "My Life (Main)” by Good B Music
Meditation Music: Reawaken Hymns Worship Pads - foundations in the key of A