Beloved in Christ, we hear today in John’s Gospel a report from an encounter among Jesus, the scribes and Pharisees, and a woman caught in adultery.  Jesus' response to those who accuse the woman is more than a caution to us about making judgment of others. It is a profound lesson in divine mercy and forgiveness.  As sinners, we are all unworthy to judge the sins of others and we would stand convicted by God for our transgressions. Yet Jesus, the one without sin and thus our judge, offers us who are sinners his mercy and forgiveness.  Redeemed by Jesus’ compassion, we are sent to sin no more and to live in God's love and peace.