“Believe me, my child, as a parent’s tender affectionate remonstrance has far more weight with his child than anger and sternness, so, when we judge our own heart guilty, if we treat it gently, rather in a spirit of pity than anger, encouraging it to amendment, its repentance will be much deeper and more lasting than if stirred up in vehemence and wrath.”
~St. Frances De Sales
Reflection:
When you recognize your own faults, do you respond with harsh judgment or with patient compassion that invites genuine change?
Scripture:
“God’s kindness is meant to lead you to repentance.” — Romans 2:4
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