Sin and salvation

Today's first reading can be seen as referring to the
universal sinfulness of humanity (as well as the sins
we as individuals have committed) together with the
universal redemptive power in Christ.

Many people throughout the millennia have fought and
discussed concepts such as Original Sin, universal
salvation, and the uniqueness of Christ in God's plan
for human redemption. There can be a time and place
for such discussions, but the most important thing for
us is to acknowledge our personal sinfulness and need
for God's forgiveness as well as to do everything we
can to spread the Good News of salvation in Jesus
Christ our Lord.