"Of all the things about which I preach, very few (if any) provoke as strong (and usually negative) a reaction as the call to forgive. I get more angry pushback after a Mass at which I preach on forgiveness than when I speak about chastity, greed, or any other challenging moral topic.
"It would seem that the anger is rooted in two things: first, that the call to forgive implies some dishonoring or diminishing of the pain or injustice someone has experienced, and second, that it seems to imply that there is a requirement to stay in or resume relationships that are poisonous or dysfunctional. But forgiveness need not imply either of these.
"Forgiveness is a concept that is often misunderstood. . . ."In a recent commentary based on various Scripture passages, Msgr. Charles Pope (pastor of Holy Comforter-Saint Cyprian Parish,
Washington, DC) reflected on forgivemness as a work of mercy.
To access Msgr. Pope's complete post, please visit:
Community in Mission: Forgive All Injuries - A Meditation on the Sixth Spiritual Work of Mercy (12 SEP 24)
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