Tag Archives: Forgiveness
We live today in a disposable and throw-away society. When something is broken or does not work anymore, we just throw it away and get a new one. When something is old, obsolete or not fashionable anymore, we just get … Continue reading
March 17, 2013
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Seventy Times Seven
Seventy times seven – that is how often we are asked to forgive. In one word, always. But does love always have to go with forgiveness? If I love someone, I will always find it in my heart to forgive. … Continue reading
The Other Son
One of the most famous and endearing parables of Jesus is the Parable of the Prodigal Son. It speaks of the total, unconditional and totally forgiving love of a father. It gives great comfort to a habitual sinner like me … Continue reading
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Forgiveness
I see myself as a forgiving person, easily forgetting the wrongs that have been done to me by others. Given time, I can even be friends again even with people who have hurt me very deeply. But I am also … Continue reading
Why Be Good At All?
Three things I have to guard against and work hard to resist: the works of the flesh, the ways of the world and the wiles of the devil. The works of the flesh are lust, sloth, gluttony, greed, anger, envy … Continue reading
Our Greatest Battle
The greatest tragedy in human history is how our history has always been punctuated by wars and violence. The US, as a nation, has fought a major war in every generation since its founding. War and violence happens when we … Continue reading
Forgiveness Heals
The spirit needs healing very much like the body does. There are medicines for physical illnesses. There are love and forgiveness for the ills of the spirit. Often, it is easier for me to love than to forgive. There are … Continue reading