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Maundy Thursday: washing Judas’ feet
The devil had already sown the seeds of betrayal in Judas’ heart, and Jesus knew it full well. He let Judas know that he knew it. And he washed Judas’ feet. Continue reading
Posted in Forgiveness, Holy Days, homily, meditation, sermon
Tagged footwashing, Judas, Maundy Thursday
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Forgive and forget (2)
Last week, I wrote about forgiving and forgetting offences done unto us. This week is all about those who forget what they have done. Does the fact that they do not remember that they have hurt us make it easier … Continue reading
Forgive and forget (1)
I do not think that forgetfulness is necessarily helpful to forgiveness. Of course, neither is holding a grudge; but forgiveness, as part of a loving and generous outlook on relationship, depends upon an honest assessment of where we are together; … Continue reading
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Tagged abusive relationships, Countryman, forgetfulness, forgiveness, Hebrews 8:12, Jeremiah 31:34, reconciliation
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To understand all is to forgive all
I understand from various casual sources that this commonplace was most famously recorded, if not coined, by Leo Tolstoy in War and Peace, which I have yet to read: “Tous comprendre, c’est tous pardonner.” There is a reason it has … Continue reading
To forgive is divine
the first in a short series on forgiveness. I’m really interested to hear your own stories, insights and opinions “To forgive is divine,” so they say. In some ways, it’s simple. Why forgive? we might ask, and we can enumerate … Continue reading
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Tagged anger, Christianity, forgiveness, God, Jesus, John 6, joy, resentment
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