Saint Maria Goretti, Radical Forgiveness and a "Revolution of Tenderness"| E98

Maria Goretti was just 11 when she forgave her would-be rapist and the man who killed her. How does a person do that? How do we grow in our ability to have mercy and forgive?
Join Archbishop Smith to hear his advice on growing in the virtue of radical forgiveness, the story of St. Maria Goretti, Pope Francis’ call for a “revolution of tenderness,” how to respond to the modern “culture of outrage” and the how the Sacrament of Reconciliation opens us up to forgiving, even in the hardest circumstances.
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[@isabelaucoin153]

With a deep thoughtful talk on forgiveness, and the prayer of forgiveness, His Grace gives us a true reflection on how to forgive one another and ourselves. Thank you, Your Grace. God Bless

[@angelacastellarin]

That is the joy of being a child. The innocence; the ability not to let intellect get in the way of forgiveness-there is nothing stopping the child from forgiving a person accept the adult that tells the child “yes forgive” or “no do not forgive.” If we as adults could put some of our intellect aside, we would likely be far freer because we would have forgiveness in our hearts the way Jesus and St Maria Goretti did. St Maria Goretti was an amazing girl. She is an example for all of us.

[@Patricia-xd5ly]

Very profound session which we can all relate to…thanks to you both …a very grateful appreciation to Jenny for approach with the questions and your response to inquiries..your are a GIFT to all “Upfront with the Archbishop”. You are precious in my eyes…stay well to both and blessings always..

[@Patricia-xd5ly]

Meant to say I appreciate Jenny’s questions and HER response to the inquiries!! Her humour, curiosity and deep faith is evident to all!!