Gospel:
The Holy Gospel According to St. Matthew. (Chapter 9:1-8)
At that time, getting into a boat, Jesus crossed over and came to His own town. And behold, they brought to Him a paralytic lying on a pallet. And Jesus, seeing their faith, said to the paralytic, “Take courage, son; your sins are forgiven you.” And behold, some of the Scribes said within themselves, “This man blasphemes.” And Jesus, knowing their thoughts, said, “Why do you harbor evil thoughts in your hearts? For which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven you,’ or to say, ‘Arise, and walk’? But that you may know that the Son of Man has power on earth to forgive sins” – then He said to the paralytic – “Arise, take up your pallet and go to your house.” And he arose, and went away to his house. But when the crowds saw sit, they were struck with fear, and glorified God who had given such power to men.
Jesus said, "Take courage, son; your sins are forgiven you."
The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves such as have a contrite spirit.
(Psalm 34:18)
