The Power of "I am Sorry"

GOSPEL THOUGHTS

*Ordinary Season : 32nd Week : Monday*

*Gospel : Lk 17:1-6*

*First Reading : Ti 1:1-9*

*The Power of "I am Sorry*

*1) I am Sorry in today's Gospel*

The above phrase comes into today's Gospel Reading. 

Even in our day life we use this phrase many times or we hear from some ones mouth.

So it is very important to reflect the power of this phrase and to use it, even in our life many times 

*2) The Power of I am Sorry*

First of all, it puts an end to the quarrel, dispute, misunderstanding 

It turns the enmity into friendship

Its brings back the peace of mind which was lost due to various reasons 

It saves lots of our resources, energy and money 

It perfects the relationship 

It helps to forgets all the bad things, hurt feelings and revengeful attitude 

It changes destruction into something good

Many times it helps the person and the others to change their lives and to live a holy life. 

*3) Things required to say I am sorry*

Some people find extreme difficulty to use, the above phrase

Only those people who realise that they are liable to make mistakes can utter these words. 

Some people think that they are always right. To such people, can't say these words 

Above all, a great amount of Humility is needed to express these words 

*4) One can't enter eternal life without these words*

These words are like gate through which one can enter into heaven

Since all the Human beings are liable for making mistakes, these words are very important to our life 

If some one thinks that one can enter into heaven without the help of these words, he/she is seriously mistaken about this view and one may lose the eternal reward because of this wrong attitude 

*5) How far I use this phrase?*

As we know that this phrase is a magical one. It changes our life drastically from one position to another 

If so how far I am able to use this phrase? 

Is it a familiar phrase to me and an alien phrase? 

Do I really mean when I say that *I am sorry* for something? 

Does it change my life in any way? 

Have I inspired anyone through this phrase? 

What are the changes that have taken place in my life, in my family and in my surroundings, by using this phrase? 

*Think about it*

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

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*