Poured Out for You

A husband or wife says, “I’m going to pour out my love to you”. Alternatively they could say, “I’m going to send you a text of how much I love you”. Which one is deeper? In his homily this past Sunday, Fr. Carlson speaks about the updated translation of the prayer of absolution said in Confession. The word “sent” has been updated to “poured out”, and the word “give” has been updated to “grant”. God pours himself out completely for us. Where do we see this most explicitly? Jesus on the cross. We are not walking along this pilgrim journey alone. God is with us, pouring out Himself completely, because he loves us. God is fighting for you. He does not send someone in His place. He sends Himself. God loves us in the most perfect way. He will never abandon you. Turn to Him.

 

The prayer of absolution that is said in Confession has been updated to a more accurate translation. The word “sent” has been changed to “poured out”, and the word “give” has been changed to “grant”.

 

Updated prayer: “God, the Father of mercies, through the death and resurrection of his son has reconciled the world to himself and poured out (formerly, sent) the Holy Spirit among us for the forgiveness of sins; through the ministry of the church may God grant (formerly, give) you pardon and peace, and I absolve you from your sins in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.”