Friday: Fifth Week of Lent

Jesus bent down and began to write on the ground with his finger.

But when they continued asking him,

he straightened up and said to them,

“Let the one who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her.”

John 8:8

It is appropriate to judge behavior of itself, but often inappropriate to judge the person, his or her intention, motivation or movement of the heart.  So often when one’s experiences and pain are revealed, it much more understandable how that person could act badly or be hurtful.

   

In the love of Jesus,

Father Lenny Zamborsky

June 25, 2006

For Reflection: 

How do the above quotes confront or challenge you?

Fr. Lenny used to remind us that “Hurt people hurt people.”

Can you recall when you have acted badly out of pain or hurt? 

Did anyone understand and forgive you? 

Have your ever understood and forgiven someone else who acted badly out of pain or hurt?