February 20, 2011: Gospel Reflection II

Matthew 5:38-48

Reflection Questions:

-Do you believe that God loves you no matter what you do? What experiences lead you to that conclusion?

-Who are people in your life that you have a hard time loving, forgiving or who you view as an enemy?

-How do you feel God is inviting you to respond to those particular people?

-When confronted with a situation where you are tempted to act or respond out of anger or hurt what can you practically do to avoid those temptations and bring God’s love instead?

Respond:

-This week: pray for someone who you have a hard time loving, forgiving or view as an enemy. Don’t pray that they may change/be fixed, but that God may bless them and give them good things this week and always.

-Go out of your way to lavish love on someone who you would rather not

-Learn more about the life and example of St. Therese or The Forgiveness Project (see below)

 The Forgiveness Project

The only way to loving is through forgiving
                                                         forgiving self
                                                             forgiving others