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Betrayed By My Brothers

Betrayed By My Brothers

We can't control the actions of others, but we can learn through a disciplined Faith, how to react to even moments of betrayal.

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Fr. Barnabas Powell
Apr 24, 2024
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It hurt. If I’m honest, it still hurts. I was taken advantage of and treated badly. I was embarrassed by my naivete and angry at the one who had taken advantage of me. It was especially hard because I thought they loved me, and finally, it was painful to realize they didn’t love me at all. I wanted revenge!

But then I remembered Confucius's saying: “Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves.” Indeed, the drive for revenge is a dead end, especially since we conveniently forget that we have wronged others and created a desire for revenge in their hearts! If everyone gets “justice,” then everyone is ultimately in trouble!

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