The word of the day is “repented.”  Today’s reading from 2 Corinthians 12:20-13:2 concerns the treatment of open and unrepentant sinners in the Body of Christ.  The Lord said, “There will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine just persons who need no repentance (OSB Luke 15:7).  But what about sinners who do not repent and yet remain in the church? On the one hand, the Lord taught, “Judge not, that you be not judged” (OSB Matthew 7:1).  On the other hand, Paul wrote: “But now I have written to you not to keep company with anyone named a brother, who is sexually immoral, or covetous, or an idolater, or a reviler, or a drunkard,…