Forgiveness is not a result of our efforts, but is a gift. It is a gif…

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Forgiveness is not a result of our efforts, but is a gift. It is a gift of the Holy Spirit who showers us with mercy and grace that pours forth unceasingly from the open heart of Christ crucified and risen.
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