The presence of sin and evil in the world is an undeniable reality.
And sin and evil has reared its ugly and devastating head many times in the course of history and continues to do so.
The recent violence and bloodshed in the Holy Land and the on-going war in Eastern Europe are just two prominent examples.
Sin and evil seem to loom bigger than goodness and even overcoming it.
And we wonder why is God allowing sin and evil to manifest and what is He doing about it.
But the 1st reading tells us that however great the number of sins committed, grace is even greater.
So where sin and evil abounds, grace and righteousness abounds all the more.
The holiness of God will always prevail over sin and evil.
But we have to be ready for these moments of grace and righteousness.
As Jesus tell us in the gospel, to be dressed for action and have our lamps lit, and waiting for the master’s return.
When we ready ourselves with prayer, then when the moment of grace comes, we will see the power of God overcoming sin and evil.