"Calvary" and the Underrated Virtue of Forgiveness
by Bishop Robert BarronOctober 09, 2014
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In the recently released film “Calvary," we witness the transformative power of the virtue of forgiveness, especially the Christ-like forgiveness that calls for self-sacrifice in love.
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Authors
Bishop Robert Barron
Catechism
606, 618
Scriptures
John 19:17-37, Luke 23:33-49, Mark 15:22-31, Matthew 27:32-56
Topics
Church, Forgiveness, Reconciliation, Suffering, Priesthood
Categories
Movies