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Sunday's Gospel Reflection
 “Forgiveness begins within, but it does not end there.” We all carry something from the past—mistakes we regret, words we wish we could take back, or moments we wish had been different. Sometimes, we keep punishing ourselves long after God has offered us His mercy.
To forgive ourselves is not to deny our mistakes or escape responsibility. It is to acknowledge them, learn from them, and trust that God’s mercy is greater than our failures. If God can forgive us, perhaps we can also learn to forgive ourselves. But forgiveness does not stop with ourselves. We have all been hurt by others. We may carry anger and disappointment, sometimes believing that our unforgiveness makes the other person pay. Yet often, the heavier burden falls on us. Unforgiveness keeps us tied to a past we cannot change. Forgiveness does not mean that what happened was acceptable. It means choosing not to allow the wound to control our present or determine our future. When we learn to receive God’s mercy in our own lives, we become more capable of extending that mercy to others. We begin to forgive not merely according to our own standards, but according to the way God forgives us. Forgiveness, then, becomes a journey: from receiving mercy to offering mercy, from healing within to healing our relationships. Life becomes lighter when we stop carrying the weight of unforgiveness and place our wounds in the hands of God. Receive His mercy. Forgive yourself. Forgive others. And walk in peace. Blessings in Christ,
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ON-GOING EVENTS3rd Sundays
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All children are invited to join the Children's Spanish Rosary, Saturdays at 3:00 pm in the Mission garden.
