In his Apostolic Exhortation Rejoice and Be Glad, Pope Francis writes, “Mercy has two aspects, it involves giving, helping and serving others, but it also includes forgiveness and understanding.” Mercy is, therefore, always on the move - given and received, received and given.
Jesus words to the paralytic "Your sins are forgiven" have transformative effect. Do they not also transform us when we hear them? The experience of being forgiven enables and increases our capacity to forgive others, as Jesus also said we are to "forgive your brother or sister from your heart."
