Today's reading from the book of Daniel chap 13 is long but worth the read. It is the story of an innocent God fearing woman who was a victim of the sins of others and how ultimately God delivered her from those who falsely accused her of adultery. Our Gospel passage also speaks of a woman being accused of adultery, but this time she is guilty; yet never the less, we see Christ's compassion and mercy. Both women, one a sinner and the other righteous, experience God's saving intervention. He really is a God who pays our debts and rights our wrongs. Our God is indiscriminately generous with His Mercy. I fear no evil, for He is at my side.