The Power of the Three Words : I am Sorry

Gospel Thoughts

*Ordinary Season 32nd Week - Monday*

*GOSPEL -  Lk 17:1-6*

*First Reading - Wis 1:1-7*

*The Power of the Three Words : I am Sorry*

*1) I am sorry : Only three words*

As we read in the above sentence there are only three words *I Am Sorry*

But these three words are not so simple as we think. In fact they are very powerful and these words can change anything in life 

So it is necessary to understand the importance and the gravity of the power of these words. 

*2) I am Sorry can change any situation*

This is the fact. We may face any situation in life. But the moment we use these words with full meaning and with reason it can change the situation for better. That is the power of these words. 

*3) I am sorry can save life*

At time people are set free from the danger of death only because they used these words. So these words can save life 

*4) I am sorry will give us eternal life* 

The thief on the right side of Jesus only said these words at the last moment of his life. Jesus said to him *today you will be with me in paradise*

These words have him eternal life 

*5) I am Sorry can change ones life*

Zacchaeus is the one who got converted after he felt sorry for the things he has done. He not only changed his life but he also became very generous towards others 

*6) I am sorry can stop any Quarrel*

When there is a situation of great quarrel, use of these words, by one of the parties will change the situation and there will be no fight but peace will reign. 

*7) Speciality of I am Sorry*

The person who uses these words becomes the hero in the scene

After the use of these words no punishment, no arguments, no difference of opinion, no enquiry, no revengeful attitude, no domination, no humiliation. 

*Am I ready to use these words in my day today life??*

*Think about it*

*God bless you and your family. Praying for you and your dear ones*

*Fr Maxim Dsouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*