The publican’s far less loquacious prayer consisted of eight words: “O God, be merciful to me, a sinner.” It’s good that the Pharisee was not avaricious, corrupt or lewd.

In ancient books and in old popular prints one may encounter a depiction of the publican and the Pharisee. The Pharisee is depicted racing along in a chariot, and the publican, walking on foot - they ...

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Today is the Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee, named after the gospel reading we hear this Sunday, the story Jesus gave about a Publican who goes to the temple to pray and the publican who goes ...