WHY TO FORGIVE?

Thursday of the Nineteenth Week in Ordinary Time: Year C Matthew 18:21–19:1 Three things I would like to share today. First, forgiveness is not equivalent to forgetfulness. Forgetting is not forgiving. Forgiving means loving. It is an act of genuine love. Friends, forgiving is the highest form of loving. When we have someone whom we are not in good terms with, don’t be sad because enemies are ladder for our holiness. When you have enemies it means God is giving you the chance and opportunity to enter the kingdom of God. Second, forgiveness is unlimited. Jesus points out that forgiveness knows no limit. The limit of mercy is limitless. Its infinite. Friends, forgiveness is a way in which we align our life with God’s life. Never give up to forgive. Dont get tired to apologize. Let go of the thoughts and fantasies of revenge. Finally, forgiveness brings us healing. The secret of a happy, healthy and long life rest in forgiveness. If we want to live long, practice forgiveness everyday. If we want to be heathy, make forgiveness as your daily exercise. If we wish to be happy, dont keep the records of pains and hurts. Release them by forgiving. Challenge: Go and reconcile. Say sorry and be sincere with your apology. Blessings Fr. Jhack