If you forgive others their transgressions, your heavenly Father will forgive you.
But if you do not forgive others, neither will your Father forgive your transgressions. (Matthew 6:14-15 NABRE)
These verses reflect a set pattern which theologians call “Principles of Holy Law.” Human action now will be met by a corresponding action of God at the final judgment.* The main thrust of this passage is that forgiveness of our fellow man/woman is crucial to our relationship with the Father through the Son. We cannot ask God to forgive us if we withhold our forgiveness of others.*
Today, I will not withhold my forgiveness from anyone who has hurt me.
Saint Gilbert of Sempringham, who chose to share his wealth with the poor, filling "the plate of the Lord Jesus,", pray for us.
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