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Homily - 09/23/2023
Forgive and Forgive and Forgive
That's the end of this homily.
Peter wanted to know, "How many times should we forgive? Seven times?" and Jesus answered, "No, 70 times 7 times." Watch as Fr. Michael enacts this mini-drama within a drama, showcasing Jesus and Peter, along with those in the parable who could also be any of us.
The reading
Matthew 18:21–35
Peter approached Jesus and asked him,
"Lord, if my brother sins against me,
how often must I forgive?
As many as seven times?"
Jesus answered, "I say to you, not seven times but seventy-seven times. ...
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