Forgiveness

Donna Lopez4 said:Forgetting is just plain inefficient. It teaches nothing; it’s just turning a blind eye to a messy reality. Honestly, what a waste of opportunities to build something better, to rearrange the pieces, or to gain actual insight if you just let it slip away. Maybe the "solution" is simply to let go—to live with the knowledge but remain powerless to actually control your own life or anyone else's. By trying to diminish its significance, the importance starts to fade away... 🙂

My deepest apologies for the unchecked sarcasm, but can you back up those claims with some quotes from the Bible?😁

I think you hit the nail on the head there! To clear out those internal blocks—like when someone totally screws you over—we’ve gotta use our imagination. We need to replay the whole thing from an outsider's perspective instead of feeling like the victim. Think of it like watching a movie or being a journalist writing a story about it. That's how you break through the block and let that energy flow naturally again! It's not about forgetting; it's about seeing it from a different angle so it doesn't mess with your peace. Of course, that's only if you actually want to live a normal life. Some people just don't care how they feel and choose to stay stuck. It's their call, I guess!

Susan Price30 said:Christianity is built upon Revelation and Tradition—if we set aside the theological treatises of great theologians and the Holy Fathers throughout history. Therefore, based most heavily on oral Tradition, early Christians knew what Jesus looked like. They knew he had green eyes, long dark hair, was tall, athletic, and had a darker complexion. Then there is the Shroud of Turin, or perhaps relevant historical books from the historians of Jesus's era and his contemporaries who wrote about him. For instance, the works of ancient Roman historians like Flavia or Josephus are quite interesting.

(I recall someone sharing links to some modern books regarding the historical aspect and life of Jesus here, but I can't find the thread right now because I can't remember the title.)

I am not sure what you are asking me or what you are insisting on. Are you questioning the existence of Jesus, or do you simply believe that all the paintings, icons, and even the Raphaels aren't a faithful representation of the image of Jesus as we consider him to be through Tradition?

And why is this so important here and now, in this specific thread? I truly don't understand... is it because you got the impression that I worship Jesus? Of course I worship Him 🤣 and love Him with all my being; it's no secret.

Honestly, nuns actually have the privilege of being officially wed to Him.😁 Personally, I would love nothing more than to retreat to a monastery and spend the rest of my days in communion with God and nothing else, but that isn't my calling...

Totally agree! How else would anyone survive trekking through deserts and long, dusty roads unless they were incredibly tough? All the great people in history who traveled the world had to be resilient—there were no planes or luxury cars with AC back then! They were riding camels, horses, or just walking everywhere, which takes massive strength and endurance. The fact is, Jesus traveled through lands where there's zero shade and no streams around every corner, just scorching sun from dawn till dusk. Anyone who's ever gone hiking knows exactly how much grit it takes to trek through the wilderness.