One thing we hear in this week’s readings—and last week as well—is a quiet reminder of Jesus’ “Great Commandment”: Love your neighbor as yourself, as well as another one of his most important messages: Forgive others; judge not. Last Sunday Saint Joseph refused to take the easy, judgmental way out and instead show mercy to his pregnant wife-to-be, Mary. Today you are reminded that God will remember kindness to others, like an ailing father, and therefore show kindness to you. Forgive one another, the epistle says, because God has already forgiven you.