Pints With Aquinas Forgive Like Christ | Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P.
Sep 3, 2023
Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P., a theologian and author, talks about the theology and practical steps of forgiveness, including the dimensions of suffering and forgiveness, the choice and continuity of forgiveness, the power and process of forgiveness, and discovering the power of forgiveness and praying for virtues.
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Forgiveness Difficulty
- Forgiveness is difficult because it's a response to a sin that attacks our core being.
- This makes us feel vulnerable and weak, leading to rejection of others and hindering spiritual growth.
Registers of Unforgiveness
- Unforgiveness impacts us physically, emotionally, psychologically, and spiritually.
- While the first three are less controllable, we have competence over our spiritual choice to forgive.
Physical Memory of Trauma
- Fr. Pine shares a personal story about post-holing in deep snow and subsequent frostbite.
- He connects the physical memory of this trauma to how we retain hurt in our bodies from sin.