In tomorrow’s gospel Jesus tells that lovely story about the importance of forgiveness.
But in order for it to work we have to talk to our opponent, listen to what is said and then, if that does not work, get the community involved and try to work it out among ourselves. Listening is at the heart of it. So too is trying to understand the other person.
Someone who thinks outside the box is considered a maverick. Usually the person who disagrees with us is “wrong” or seen as difficult. When we get glimpses of love and truth, goodness and beauty, somehow we are on the path to God and to a better understanding of our fellow human beings. At times forgiveness appears a near-impossible task.
Growing old is a process and so too is wisdom and belief in God. Neither youth nor age is the problem. Listening to each other helps to smooth the way. Ageing is no guarantee of wisdom but we all know people of great age who communicate an extraordinary sense of wisdom and love. Think of the wisdom and love grandparents show their grandchildren.
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