Dear Family of God,

Why the necessity to forgive our brothers or sisters?

St. James offers this warning: "For judgment is without mercy to the one who has shown no mercy" (Jas 2:13). This means that Divine and human forgiveness go hand in hand. Everyone must be tireless in forgiving each other, both the petty and the serious; the charity of Christ demands it (CCC #2227).

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Dear Family of God,

Why is fraternal correction necessary?

To correct an erring brother or sister, especially when they are young, is a form of love, we call them tough love. We care enough for them that we don’t want them to persist in error that will result in self-destruction or even lead them to prison in the long run.

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