"How many times must I forgive?" - Readings for 8/13/26

Food for the Journey Classics · Aug 13, 2026 · 11m

In today’s Gospel, Peter asks Jesus how many times he must forgive – is it as many as seven times? Jesus responds not seven times, but seventy-seven times – which represented a number beyond imagining in Jewish culture. Jesus tells him the parable of the Unforgiving Servant. God always forgives us – are we willing to show that mercy towards others? When the servant would not forgive the man who owed him money, the master threw him into jail. He and his family were the ones who suffered. And when we refuse to forgive, we are the ones who suffer.

Sr. Ann reflects on today’s readings:

Ezekiel…