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In all these circumstances, Jesus’ exhortation to us is the same. Forgive him. Forgive him “seventy times seven,” as Jesus tells St. Peter when asked how many times to forgive an offender (Mt. 18:21-22). And, as Jesus shows us on the cross, that forgiveness is to be offered even to enemies who haven’t shown the slightest bit of remorse.
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Jesus forgave His executioners from the cross; we too are called to forgive enemies—without remorse—for the sake of our souls and true peace.