Today's first reading from the Second Book of Samuel tells us about the great sins of King David - adultery, murder, deception, infidelity - and God's great forgiveness. It is not because we are saints that he loves us so. It is because of our own sins. There is no measure for sin. Sin is sin. Whether we tell a minor lie, refuse to look at the truth in our own lives, or prefer to be mini gods rather than worship the one true God. Sin is sin and we all need forgiveness.
Taken from June Magnificat, pg 180. Author is Frances Hogan.
Forgiveness is the divine institution for dealing with injustice. It breaks the cycle of evil, of tit-for-tat revenge which serves only to increase the problem. It not only breaks the cycle of evil but also the power of evil, neutralizing its effects. It is the equivalent of taking the sword out of the enemies' hands and breaking it, leaving them defenseless. Forgiveness is the liberating defense of the child of God. It is also one of the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and those who use it know the joy of God's presence in their lives, and also of God's protection against all enemies both material and spiritual, for time and eternity.
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