The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself ... saying, God be merciful to me a sinner. I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth ...

Tax collectors were hated in biblical times and were regarded as sinners. They were Jews who ... and look down on others – that is, the Pharisees. Jews had to pray three times a day and people ...

In today's Gospel, the prayer of the publican is shown drawing God’s mercy to him. This prayer consisted of the following words: God be merciful to me a sinner (Lk. 18:13). It is worthy of our ...

You see, most of the outcasts of society knew they were sinners, but not so with the Pharisees who wrongly assumed they were models of righteousness. In reality, their hearts were a total mess!

The Pharisee arrogantly prays ... ‘God, have mercy on me, a sinner.’ “I tell you that this man, rather than the other, went home justified before God. For all those who exalt themselves ...