Feb. 16 - June 17 - Oct. 17
Chapter 13. 12-14
Assuredly, the celebration of Lauds and Vespers must never pass by without the superior's reciting the entire Lord's Prayer at the end for all to hear, because thorns of contention are likely to spring up. Thus warned by the pledge they make to one another in the very words of this prayer: Forgive us as we forgive (Matt. 6:12), they may cleanse themselves of this kind of vice. At other celebrations, only the final part of the Lord's Prayer is said aloud, that all may reply: But deliver us from evil (Matt 6:13).
To be perfectly honest, I am angry today so this selection from the rule has immediately and personal application. "Forgive us as we forgive," today, shall be my motto. The reasons of my anger are not important, but the results of my anger could be very important IF I forget for one second "forgive as us as we forgive."
What about you? How good are you at handling your anger, and forgiving?
Since this is a daily reflection, I think I've said all that needs saying today. May God bring us altogether to everlasting life.
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