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# WhatIheardSunday
Today’s gospel reinforces this message of remembering our own need for mercy, while offering another insight to help us. The forgiven debtor somehow could not get his mind around the mercy shown to him. Perhaps he continued to think that he had to earn his way out. He could not comprehend the generous love shown to him, so he continued to live in the false, stingy reality he had known before, oppressing others as he was being oppressed.
He needed a transformation in his mind, which did not happen in time to prevent a bad outcome. This cautionary warning draws us to seek a better path while we can.
Can we find our way toward forgiveness and mercy, while moving away from anger, bitterness, and vengeance? Do we have faith for such a miracle, which seems contrary to our nature? Then let us ask for this gift. And let us also do our part by taking the steps suggested in today’s readings, while praying for one another and seeking mercy even for this fault of ours.
When God calls us to himself, he calls us to continual conversion. As we forever receive pardon for our shortcomings, we should always forgive others for theirs.
The next time someone hurts us and challenges our patience, let us remember the source of forgiveness. Let us remember the source.
Reflection Questions
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