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The Math of Forgiveness | One-Minute Homily

Michael Bachmeier, SJ and Kevin Lee, SJ reflect on how Jesus shatters our calculations around forgiveness by reminding us that we are first always the receivers of an unrepayable mercy.

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Michael Bachmeier, SJ and Kevin Lee, SJ reflect on how Jesus shatters our calculations around forgiveness by reminding us that we are first always the receivers of an unrepayable mercy.

Have you ever been in a situation where the math just isn't mathing?

Based on the readings for the 24th Sunday of Ordinary Time.

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Michael Bachmeier, SJ and Kevin Lee, SJ reflect on how Jesus shatters our calculations around forgiveness by reminding us that we are first always the receivers of an unrepayable mercy. Have you ever been in a situation where the math just isn't mathing? Based on the readings for the 24th Sunday of Ordinary Time.

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Have you ever been in a situation where the math just isn't mathing? Based on the readings for the 24th Sunday of Ordinary Time.

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