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$\"\"$ <\/a>In Sunday\u2019s gospel, we\u2019re reminded that only \u201che without sin\u201d may cast the first stone.\u00a0 Clearly forgiveness is important to the Christian walk. \u00a0 On the show today, we reminded listeners of St. Augustine\u2019s definition of forgiveness; specifically, that it involves surrendering our desire to hurt someone for having hurt us.\u00a0 It doesn\u2019t mean pretending that everything is OK when its not, or letting someone off the hook.\u00a0 It means surrendering the anger that makes you want to lash out so that you can approach the other person and heal the relationship in love.<\/p>\n

How does your spouse irritate or upset you?\u00a0 Today, surrender your tendency to lash out.\u00a0 If you can let it go, let it go.\u00a0 If you have to say something, say it in love.\u00a0 Practice an attitude of forgiveness.<\/p>\n

For the next 40 days, M2L will offer a tip-a-day for improving your marriage. For more help creating an exceptional marriage, contact the Pastoral Solutions Institute to learn more about Catholic tele-counseling services<\/a>. 740-266-6461.\u00a0 And Check out more great marriage-building ideas in For Better\u2026FOREVER!\u00a0 A Catholic Guide to Lifelong Marriage.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"