Elders who know better

One of the advantages of growing older is having learned many things.

Yet with knowledge comes responsibility.

Today’s readings present us with two sets of elders.

In the first reading (Daniel 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62), two elders use what they know regarding human power and connivance to try to take advantage of other people.

In the Gospel (John 8:1-11), the elders are the first to recognize their own sinfulness and limitations.

Young or old, may you and I be as wise (or wiser) than the elders in the Gospel, recognize our limitations, and draw closer to God in search of forgiveness.