We are saved not be being good, but by faith in our saviour Jesus Christ. This faith is particularly manifested when we show that we are aware that we are sinners in need of his forgiveness, and when we show our contrition for those sins, like the woman in the Gospel today. This happens especially in the sacrament of confession.
Homily for the Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
We are saved not be being good, but by faith in our saviour Jesus Christ. This faith is particularly manifested when we show that we are aware that we are sinners in need of his forgiveness, and when we show our contrition for those sins, like the woman in the Gospel today. This happens especially in the sacrament of confession.