Bishop Tobin on Ceasing Doing Evil and Learning To Do Good

"Wash yourselves clean! Put away misdeeds from before my eyes. Cease doing evil, learn to do good. (Is 1: 16-17)

"Every once-in-a-while you come across a scripture verse that seems to summarize the Christian life in just a few words, and during this Lent these two verses from Isaiah have spoken to me.

"'Cease doing evil, learn to do good.' Those seven simple words, though drawn from the Old Testament, capture one of the primary goals of the Christian life: to do good and avoid evil; to grow in holiness."

In a recent commentary, Bishop Thomas J. Tobin, of the Diocese of Providence (RI), reflected on the importance of ceasing doing evil and learning to do good during Lent and throughout our lives.

To access Bishop Tobin's complete essay, please visit:

Without A Doubt: Cease Doing Evil, Learn To Do Good (8 MAR 18)