Matthew 18:21-19:1 (20th week of Ordinary Time)
The
theme of forgiveness continues in today’s Gospel reading. Peter is not
shy! He asks Jesus how many times he “needs” to forgive, how many
times he “should” forgive. Only Peter would have the courage to ask
Jesus this question!
We
all think like Peter at times. Do we ask Jesus this very same
question? At some point in our lives, all of us have had painful
experiences at the hands of another. Forgiving that person is not easy,
especially when we have been hurt deeply! However, we always have the
time to change our minds and our hearts by asking Jesus to give us the
grace to want to forgive. This is a first step. When we are able to
even try to forgive another, it may not only free them but most likely
it also will free us!
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