Relevant Readings

Dare to Forgive

Advent Faith Sharing brings Young Adults together for an evening of conversation as the church prepares for the Christmas Season. This gathering will offer young adults space for quiet reflection, reading scripture, and sharing favorite poems, short stories, or writings about Christmas.

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Readings for September 17, 2023

Sirach 27:30-28:7; Psalm 103:1-2, 3-4, 9-10, 11-12; Romans 14:7-9; Matthew 18:21-35

Suggested Reflection Questions

  • The first reading warns against holding grudges and tells us to “overlook faults” that we may see in other people. When was a time you held a grudge? How were you able to let it go and move on? How can we turn our anger toward others into forgiveness? 
  • In the second reading, we are told to “live for the Lord.” What does living for the Lord mean to you? How does it play out in your own life?
  • In the Gospel reading, a servant seeks forgiveness, but refuses to forgive others. When was a time you found it hard to forgive someone? How did you find the courage to forgive them?

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