Our Fractured Nature
By Junbals
@Junbals (1421)
Philippines
December 7, 2020 7:50pm CST
In 2013, Pope Francis spoke of our fractured nature in explaining the cause of human suffering. He was referring to our built-in defects, as manifestations of our inherited sins.
The implication of this "truth of faith" is the call for us to be less judgmental of others, so Francis. Before I point a finger to my neighbor as the culprit of pains, I am reminded by the leader of almost 2 billion Catholics to consider my own culpability and limitedness.
Accepting our fractured nature humbly and moving forward to forgive others point to the essential requirements for this Christmas season.
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@gamayngbaki (1601)
• Cebu, Philippines
8 Dec 20
Accepting my fractured nature is going to be a huge and most welcome challenge this Christmas season. I wrestle with it daily. Sometimes to my dismay it wins over me. I concede and accept defeat then I start again this time with more gentleness and forgiveness of my self and of my shortcomings and of others.
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@Junbals (1421)
• Philippines
8 Dec 20
I am glad you are back at mylot, @gamayngbaki. Miss your articles.
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@kaylachan (84736)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
8 Dec 20
Shouldn't we strive to do that year-round?
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@kaylachan (84736)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
8 Dec 20
@Junbals That's what I thought, good I'm not alone in this.
@RasmaSandra (97957)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
8 Dec 20
I think year-round people should stick to their faith and be good and understanding to others,
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