Jesus again in today's gospel passage shows us the power of forgiveness when he both forgives the sins of the paralytic and heals him: "Courage, child, your sins are forgiven." (Mt 9: 2). "Rise and Walk" (Mt 9: 4). In our life-long striving to be like Jesus, this kind of forgiveness is essential. We must forgive as he did. Not always easy, but the recent tragedy in Charleston, South Carolina, demonstrates that even in horrific circumstances such as that, forgiveness is possible. People who lost loved ones, who will grieve the rest of their lives, still found enough strength to forgive the killer. Their faith and their desire to imitate Jesus enabled them to do so. It remains to be seen what effect their forgiveness will have on the young man, but at least in their hearts, healing has begun and their example is a model for us to follow. If we were not the beneficiaries of God's mercy and forgiveness, where would we be? The door to healing is only a step away. "Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us."
Bro. Rene
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