Feb. 27, 2015 Friday: 1st Week of Lent B
A Lenten Pilgrimage
Feb. 27, 2015 Friday: 1st Week of Lent B
“If a wicked man turns away from all his sins which he has committed and keeps all my statutes and does what is lawful and right, he shall surely live. . . . Have I any pleasure in the death of the wicked, says the Lord God, and not rather that he should turn from his way and live?” (Ezekiel 18:21-23)
God does forgive our sins- our human challenge lies in our ability to also forgive- which is not always an easy task. We need God to help us in our process of forgiving others who possibly have made a decision that we find hurtful, or have acted in a way that has hurt another. Trying to forgive, on our own, can be very difficult, but asking God to help us in our growth and eventual forgiveness, of another, is possible.
Forgiveness, includes… “a new heart and a new spirit” leading us to healing, as we replace anger, resentment, or fear with reconciliation, forgiveness and acceptance of human mistakes, frailties and the perception of others. God does know what is in our hearts and with God’s help, through prayers and petitions, we can forgive and live virtuous lives if we humbly seek God’s presence and help in overcoming the conflicts we encounter with people in our lives.
(http://onlineministries.creighton.edu/CollaborativeMinistry/022715.html)
Feb. 27, 2015 Friday: 1st Week of Lent B
“If a wicked man turns away from all his sins which he has committed and keeps all my statutes and does what is lawful and right, he shall surely live. . . . Have I any pleasure in the death of the wicked, says the Lord God, and not rather that he should turn from his way and live?” (Ezekiel 18:21-23)
Forgiveness, includes… “a new heart and a new spirit” leading us to healing, as we replace anger, resentment, or fear with reconciliation, forgiveness and acceptance of human mistakes, frailties and the perception of others. God does know what is in our hearts and with God’s help, through prayers and petitions, we can forgive and live virtuous lives if we humbly seek God’s presence and help in overcoming the conflicts we encounter with people in our lives.
(http://onlineministries.creighton.edu/CollaborativeMinistry/022715.html)
