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Forgiveness Fridays - A Lenten Series

Sandy Monier

It's hard to forgive from our hearts but that is what the Lord is asking for us, especially in today's gospel (MT 5:20-26). I've lost track of how many times I have heard that we should forgive and forget.


First of all, using the word "should" already points out that we are failing. Forgiveness is hard enough without starting in a ditch of negativity before we even attempt to forgive. So, let's remove "should" from our vocabulary.


Second - when someone has seriously hurt us, forgetting may occur after a long period of time and we hope that is the case. Realistically, we tend to not forget the event. What the saying, "forgive and forget" really means is that we forget all animosity and resentment we have toward the one who hurt us. When we no longer feel that deep desire for the other to pay for their hurtful behavior toward us, it is a sign that we have forgiven.


So, you may ask, how do we forgive. Well, have you heard, "to err is human and to forgive, divine"? Turn to the Lord who dwells in your heart, surrender the unforgiveness in the sacrament of reconciliation, focus on Him, ask that He forgive the person, and then follow His lead.


Keep your eyes on Jesus the whole time and see the other with your changed heart through the eyes of the Lord.

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