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BISHOP ROBERT BARRON: Even Judas? Rethinking sin, despair and divine mercy this Palm Sunday
- Barron argues that Judas could be saved, challenging the idea of guaranteed damnation for the betrayer.
- The bishop cites Augustine, Aquinas, Dante, and papal voices to show no definitive judgment on Judas' fate.
- Barron highlights a contrasting image of Judas saved by mercy on a Vézelay Basilica column and Pope Francis’ mercy emphasis.
- The Catechism is cited: God's mercy can provide salutary repentance for those who take their own lives.
- Barron emphasizes that Jesus’ crucifixion expresses mercy even to the darkest sin.
- Barron quotes a famous line: 'Where sin abounds, grace abounds the more.'
- He urges readers to pray for those who despair and to trust in divine mercy.
- The article connects Palm Sunday readings to Judas’ repentance possibilities.
- Barron references Pope Francis' fondness for mercy imagery in official contexts.
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