The Rosary in a Year (with Fr. Mark-Mary Ames) Day 28: Be Joyful, Be Free
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Jan 28, 2025 Dive into exploring the profound joy that comes from embracing forgiveness. Fr. Mark-Mary highlights the importance of truly believing in God's mercy, urging listeners to let go of the burdens of their sins. Drawing inspiration from the Prodigal Son parable, he illustrates how forgiveness transforms lives. The conversation encourages reflection on personal faith and actions, reminding everyone of the freedom found in divine mercy. Together, they pray to foster gratitude and strengthen community on their spiritual paths.
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Outward Signs of Forgiveness
- True belief in the forgiveness of sins should manifest outwardly.
- Smiling, standing upright, being joyful, and feeling free are signs of authentic faith and forgiveness.
The Burdened Prodigal Son
- Fr. Mark-Mary reimagines the prodigal son still carrying the weight of his sins even after being forgiven.
- This illustrates how we can hold onto the burden of past sins despite God's mercy.
Address Unconfessed Sins
- Honestly assess yourself for unrepentant or unconfessed sins.
- If you believe in forgiveness, bring these sins to the sacrament of confession.