Forgiveness Isn’t for Wimps

January 4, 2012 By 3 Comments

“I’ve heard people say that forgiveness is for wimps. Well, I say then that they must never have tried it. Forgiveness is hard work. It demands diligent self-discipline, constant corralling of our basest instincts, custody of the tongue, and a steadfast refusal not to get caught up int he mean-spiritedness of our times.

- Marietta Jaegger-Lane, mother of a murdered child

via Women of Grace Daily Grace Lines

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  • Deacon Tom

    Dear Sarah, this will seem self-serving, but it  relates to the quote and topic. On Catholic Vitamins back in November, we had a husband/wife couple (the Fornoff’s) whose daughter Christie was murdered while collecting $ for her paper route. The Fornoff’s told us the story of their journey to forgiveness, and ultimately building Christie’s House in the Pines – a place for people to come for healing from trauma and loss in their lives. The podcast web link is:http://catholicvitamins.com/catholic-vitamin-x-xenia/  I hope you don’t mind this ‘plug.’ May any who need this find healing. Blessings. DT 

    • Anonymous

      Deacon Tom, I so enjoyed listening to that episode of your show, too! Thanks for plugging and for reading. :)

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