HOMILY FOR TUESDAY OF THE THIRD WEEK OF LENT 5TH MARCH 2024
HOMILY FOR TUESDAY OF THE THIRD WEEK OF LENT 5TH MARCH 2024 Daniel 3:2, 11-20; Ps.25; Matt. 18:21-35 Let Go and Let God With the Jewish law of revenge that was invoke (an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth), Peter probably expected to be commended by Jesus when he suggested that a neighbour could be forgiven seven times. In such case, one is to keep count of the number of times he forgives people (maybe even create a register and mark accordingly). Jesus’ answer of seventy times seven does not mean an increase in number count but that forgiveness should not be limited. Again, Jesus teaches us how we can be perfect as His Father is perfect. Since God forgives us, we should forgive others. This means that it is the mercy that we have experienced from God that we should show to others. God forgives us graciously and unconditionally with no strings attached. One who has really experienced the mercy of God cannot but be moved to do likewise to others. God wants each and every one o...