Matthew 18: 15-20 (20th Week of Ordinary Time)
Today’s
Gospel reading is extremely challenging! In this reading Jesus tells
the apostles that if someone hurts them or sins against them, they
should go and talk with that person alone. I wonder, how many of us do
this? This is not an easy or comfortable thing to do! My natural
tendency can be to “nurse” that wound in my heart rather than talk to
the individual. What is your natural response?
The
thought of “clearing the air” with someone may be frightening or
intimidating. However, it may be the very thing that will resolve the
problem! Let us pray for the grace and courage we need in these
situations. May we trust that God will give us the strength and courage
we need!
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