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Tuesday 3rd Week Lent
Holy Family Parish
March 26, 2019
AN EXERCISE ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Ø I came across an exercise that I found in dealing w/ angry, resentful & hostile feelings
Ø You write down on a piece of paper the wrong, offense or hurt you’re holding against another
Ø Then roll the paper into a ball & put it into the palm of your hand. Then make a fist
Ø Clench your fist as tight as you can
Ø Don’t let up the pressure; keep it tight
Ø And see how long you can hold onto this piece of paper in that way
Ø In fact, carry it w/ U like that throughout day
EFFECTS ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Ø PAIN:As U could imagine, after a while, your fingers ache & your hand will get stiff & may even numb
Ø ATTENTION: Very soon, all of your attention goes on maintaining this
Ø We will be distracted from other things we are doing
Ø MOVEMENT: Additionally, we will be unable to reach out to shake someone’s hand or to touch something
APPLICATION ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Ø Well, this is a good image for showing what often happens in our lives
Ø It’s what we allow R hearts & spirits 2 experience when we let resentment fester, or allow anger or hostility to get the best of us
Ø It (1) Consumes us w/ pain, (2) Holds our attention captive and (3) Can incapacitate us
Ø Forgiveness, the topic of this Gospel, isn’t easy, but it is nevertheless very heart of Js’ message
Ø It’s the foundation of the bridges we are to build and not destroy
Ø It is the equipment for taking down walls and not building them
CONCLUSION ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Ø In conclusion, all of this is true not only on an interpersonal level…
Ø But among nations and people of different cultures
Ø It seems especially relevant for us at this time for a number of reasons
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