Resources for Sunday, September 17, 2023

The Need to Forgive

Why is it hard to forgive? The YouTube video addresses the question of setting aside anger and resentment. word-sunday.com has commentary on the Sunday readings. apostolic-times.com discusses question reconciliation.

Why do I need to forgive when I'm the victim? This question is addressed in the Gospel Story "Forgive Always." This is a three minute video with a short story of a life situation, a moral from the gospel and a reflection question.

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word-sunday.com: Studies and Resources

Why do we need to forgive? If we ever ask that question, we presume others. Why can't we judge others? Why can't we always be victims? Why can't we get revenge? These lead to a completely different questions. How healthy is this thinking? Isn't forgiveness better than wallowing in destructive self-pity?

apostolic-times.com: Commentary

apostolic-times.com continues with context for the season's readings. In Romans 14, St. Paul taught his audience they belonged to the Lord, not to themselves. In Matthew 18, Jesus taught his followers the need for continual forgiveness.

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