Importance of Forgiveness in Christian Lives

Forgiveness is very important part of Christian lives. We need to imbibe in us the quality to forgive as no person is perfect for a healthy living.
              Through the mercy and forgiveness that we receive from God, we enable ourselves to forgive others. The Passion Week is a time for us to realize the divine forgiveness that God has bestowed to all who believe in him. The ultimate reality is that God-through the birth,life,suffering and death of his Son, Jesus Christ - is the fundamental author and architect of forgiveness.
             Understanding how to forgive, how to accept forgiveness, when to forgive, and the importance of forgiveness are all possible when we understand that God has forgiven us first and is the source of all mercy and forgiveness.
            forgiveness of sins, which we receive through the risen Christ, also means fullness of life with him in his resurrection. may the divine forgive and bless us all.

-  Fr. Jacob George