Comments on: Saturday March 22, 2025: Who is like you?

By: Ed

Ed — Sun, 23 Mar 2025 12:11:10 +0000

When I reflect on the physical passion of the Lord I can not help but think of our world that has ghosted Him.

By: John

John — Sat, 22 Mar 2025 15:23:47 +0000

SES
Here is how reconciliation is defined biblicaly:
In a biblical context, reconciliation refers to the restoration of a broken relationship, whether between God and humanity or between individuals, emphasizing the removal of enmity and the establishment of peace through the atoning work of Jesus Christ.

The form of that relationship, in my opinion, will depend on the individuals involved, past history, and goals for moving ahead. Among probable other factors.

By: Skip

Skip — Sat, 22 Mar 2025 14:51:42 +0000

John, thank you for your reflection.
Very insightful.
However, Abraham didn’t just take matters into his own hands without the encouragement from Sarah to have relations with Hagar.
Secondly, there was the resentment of the second son who felt chided from his father – but that’s for another reflection down the road lol.
Your reflections are much appreciated.
God bless.

By: Helen

Helen — Sat, 22 Mar 2025 14:33:53 +0000

Thank you John.The prodigal son is one of my favourite Gospel readings.Forgiveness and mercy are big topics.I appreciate your efforts in illustrating how human nature can be a stumbling block to restoring broken relationships.
Thank goodness for a merciful and loving God.I pray that your daughters continue to rebuild their relationship.

By: SES

SES — Sat, 22 Mar 2025 14:31:52 +0000

John. Thank you for your reflection. Based on my understanding, including what past writers on ACM was stated, forgiveness doesn’t necessarily mean or have to lead to reconciliation. While you touched on that by referencing the need to have a “structured relationship”, you later seemed to contradict that in the 2nd paragraph from the bottom. Your response, please?

By: Patty

Patty — Sat, 22 Mar 2025 13:17:52 +0000

Love your reflection John. Relationships can be hard at times and forgiveness is powerful. We are are all in the same boat and must remember the love that brings us together. Family dynamics can be difficult, let Our Lord be at the helm and bring us home to eternal happiness! 🙏🏼💗

By: Laura

Laura — Sat, 22 Mar 2025 12:19:04 +0000

Thank you John. Our culture lacks mercy (true mercy) which has been replaced with false mercy (tolerance of sin and disorder), which leads to denial of sin and therefore, no true forgiveness. Your reflection sheds light on God and His love for us. I pray your children have reconciled. God bless you.

By: Bill

Bill — Sat, 22 Mar 2025 12:15:01 +0000

God forgives sins in the Sacrament of Reconciliation immediately, completely, no matter what, with no questions asked and with “no strings attached.”