We don't like to think about sin, and we surely had many reminders of it during Lent, so it may be surprising or even troubling that all three of today's Scripture readings speak about our sinfulness and need to be forgiven.

Make no mistake, the church reminds us today, Jesus suffered and died, and he did it to save us from sin.

Does this focus lead to what some people facetiously call "Catholic guilt"?

On the contrary!

Knowing we are sinners, and knowing Jesus died to save us is not a cause for guilt.

"Peace be with you," Jesus says.

Because of him, we can be at peace.

Today's responsorial psalm truly is our response to these readings:

"Lord, let your face shine on us...

As soon as I lie down, I fall peacefully asleep,

for you alone, 0 Lord, bring security to my dwelling."