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June 12.  Patrick and his mom often discussed current issues. “Hey Mom, you adults always lecture us on how to treat each other, but I think we can also lecture you at times.  I want to ask you, why don’t you go and make peace with your sister?   I’ve watched you sometimes and I know you miss each other. It’s been 5 years that you and she haven’t spoken to each other. In a way she might as well be dead.” 

Reflect, share and act. Scripture:  So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brothers has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar and go first be reconciled to you brother. Matt 5:20-26. Pope Francis:   Children do need to be patiently taught to treat one another as brothers and sisters.   This training is at times quite demanding. AL195.  Forgiving does not mean forgetting. Or better, in the face of a reality that can in no way be denied, relativized or concealed, forgiveness is still possible. Free and heartfelt forgiveness is something noble, a reflection of God’s own infinite ability to forgive. It can be shown even to someone who resists repentance and is unable to beg pardon. FT 250  JUBILEE:  The experience of full forgiveness cannot fail to open our hearts and minds to the need to forgive others in turn. Forgiveness does not change the past; it cannot change what happened in the past, yet it can allow us to change the future and to live different lives, free of anger, animosity and vindictiveness.  Act and pray. For the needs for forgiveness in families and children as appropriate.