'Forgiveness is a trainable life skill'

Rev. Lyndon Harris, who was the priest at St. Paul's Chapel (across Church Street from the World Trade Center) on September 11, 2001, reflects on his process so far and has some things to say about forgiveness.

"[Forgiveness] doesn't mean we forget the past; it doesn't mean that we don't seek justice; it doesn't mean that we don't stand up for ourselves and defend ourselves and pursue the truth. It does mean that we do it with a different energy."

Posted by Torey Lightcap on September 11, 2011 9:58 PM | |
Comments (5)

Thanks for this. I was very grateful that our readings today led us to speak about forgiveness. It was a real blessing to all of us at the parish I serve in New Hope, PA even though it may well be the hardest of all the teachings of Jesus.

Posted by Peter Pearson [TypeKey Profile Page] | September 11, 2011 11:13 PM

The Rev Harris' words are powerful, indeed. I agree that forgiveness is a trainable life skill. I'd add with the help of God's grace.

Thanks, Torey.

June Butler

Posted by GrandmèreMimi [TypeKey Profile Page] | September 12, 2011 12:14 AM

Excellent. Thank you.

Posted by ATGerns [TypeKey Profile Page] | September 12, 2011 1:04 AM

This is the same guy some here did not think too highly about a couple of weeks ago;

http://www.episcopalcafe.com/lead/news_reports/some_911_charities_fail_in_the.html

Bro David

Posted by David Allen [TypeKey Profile Page] | September 12, 2011 1:57 AM

Bro David - I hadn't seen the earlier item, but I guess I would say that Rev. Harris still has a lot to say about forgiveness.

Torey Lightcap

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