Tuesday of the 3rd week of Lent
Gospel – Matthew 18:21-35
“Jesus answered, ‘Not seven, I tell you, but seventy-seven times. …And that is how my heavenly Father will deal with you unless you each forgive your brother from your heart.” This passage is very challenging because this calls for absolute trust in the Lord. This passage questions more about your relationship with God than your relationship with your brother. Because we don’t forgive someone because of the damage done or hurt imposed or even worse things. But we don’t forgive because the presence of God in your life is not stronger than what you feel against your brother. Your hatred is deeper than the presence of God in your life. That is why you cannot forgive. It’s not about forgetting. We cannot forget things, but we can forgive if we grow in the trust in the Lord. When we trust in the Lord, we can forgive from the heart and not only with lips. Whatever is lost or threatened by the behavior of the other person, is assured by the presence of the Lord. Grow in the trust in the Lord and forgive from heart. Let’s reflect: Lent is the time to forgive from heart by growing in the trust in the Lord.
Tuesday 5 March
