Many people are surprised to find out just how powerful forgiveness is to their mental health. Every day I meet people who refuse to forgive someone who hurt them. Most of these people do not understand what forgiveness is. Often it is mistaken for forgetting.
Fr. Joseph Shea is pastor of St. Rose of Lima in Simi Valley. In this homily, he systematically breaks down what forgiveness is and why we all need to practice it daily.
