Live and Let Live

This is my short take on today's Gospel acclamation.

Our joy should come when someone comes to knowledge of Christ and enters into a relationship with Him.  We should not be overjoyed when a wicked person dies.

Because God is not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

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