18 March 2025 Week 2 Lent Tuesday Let’s pray... Let’s listen to God’s word... May the Lord look upon us with kindness and give us peace. Amen. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Let’s go forth... Let us pray for pardon and peace. (pause) God of mercy, may your goodness surpass both what we deserve and what we desire. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. Forgiveness is easy to talk about, but often very hard to do. Today’s reading reminds us that if we want God to forgive us, then we have to forgive others. It’s also important for the health of our minds and bodies – carrying around bad feelings like anger and bitterness just ends up hurting us even more. Can you think of a time in your life recently where you needed to forgive someone? Reflect on the important message in this gospel passage about making peace with others by listening to the song, “Forgiveness” by Matthew West. A reading from the book of Sirach (28:2-7) If you forgive your friends when they mistreat you, your prayers will be answered and your sins forgiven. If you stay angry with someone, don’t expect the Lord to heal you. Don’t ask God to forgive you, if you don’t have pity on others. God won’t forgive you, if you stay angry at someone. So stop holding grudges and start obeying God. Think about the commands and the promise of God Most High. Then forget about the sins and the ignorance of others. The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Let’s Reflect... 37
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