FORGIVE AND YOU WILL BE FORGIVEN (Lk 6:37) This is the attitude of the true disciple of Christ. The greatness of man, the authentic realization of his being, lies in imitating Christ, our model. God’s mercy is necessary to judge others with God’s compassion, overcoming a mere human parameter. St. Augustine comments: “See, brothers, how…
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LENT, A TIME FOR FORGIVENESS AND RECONCILIATION (St. Leo the Great).
LENT, A TIME FOR FORGIVENESS AND RECONCILIATION (St. Leo the Great) “Go first and be reconciled with your brother (Mt 5:24).” Christian repentance is demonstrated above all in the desire to practice the virtues of justice and of charity. Lent is the most appropriate time for forgiving and for reconciliation. It is not coherent to…
HOLY FAMILY OF NAZARETH, MAY PEACE REIGN IN OUR FAMILY.
HOLY FAMILY OF NAZARETH, MAY PEACE REIGN IN OUR FAMILY. Our Lord was born in a family to show us the utmost importance of family from the human and supernatural viewpoints. It is logical that differences among family members arise. But let us strive to put the means so that reconciliation and peace would…
24th Sunday O.T. (A): FORGIVE, ALWAYS!
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LENT: A TIME NOT ONLY TO BE FORGIVEN BUT ALSO TO FORGIVE.
LENT: A TIME NOT ONLY TO BE FORGIVEN BUT ALSO TO FORGIVE. As the season of Lent advances, we grow in our desire to take advantage of this time to receive God’s forgiveness through the Sacrament of Confession (see http://wp.me/p6k7Mv-24V ) and be reconciled with Him. Let us thank God who is kind and merciful,…
Catholics Striving for Holiness (OLD) 