Our Catholic faith recognizes forgiveness as something called a "spiritual work of mercy" -- a charitable act by which we come to the aid of our neighbor (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2447). The United States Council of Catholic Bishops explains, "Just as Jesus attended to the spiritual well-being of those he ministered to, these … Continue reading How to Use Forgiveness to Grow in Your Spirituality
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Forgiveness in Brief
(photo: Sherburne County, Minnesota (USA), Tom Delaney, 2025) Ice and snow, bless the Lord;praise and exalt him above all forever. ~ Daniel 3, Liturgy of the Word for Thursday of the Thirty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time Dr. Katharine Harmon and J.P. Mischhoff at Saint John’s School of Theology and Seminary located here in Central Minnesota, … Continue reading Forgiveness in Brief
“…made the two of us one…”
"Now in Christ you who once were far off have been brought near through the Blood of Christ. It is he who is our peace, and who made the two of us one by breaking down the barrier of hostility that kept us apart. In his own flesh, he abolished the law with its commands … Continue reading “…made the two of us one…”