One of the great spiritual truths is that forgiveness is as much for ourselves as it is for the other person. If we do not forgive, we hold that person in bondage to their sin. And we hold ourselves in bondage both to the sin and the sinner as well.
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26th Sunday of Ordinary Time—Septembe...
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27th Sunday of Ordinary Time—October ...
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29th Sunday in Ordinary Time—October ...
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