Episode Transcript
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We live in a wonderful world of friends.
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We have so many good friends far and wide.
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We also come across the grief of the loss of intimacy.
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Confronting the challenges of conflict is a part of our daily lives.
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It is very important that how do we take the steps
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to heal a broken relationship
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especially when the wound is very deep?
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The gospel today speaks of the mechanism
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the early Christians developed
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in order to deal with internal conflicts.
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We are gently reminded,
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that we are responsible for one another,
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and one of our tasks of love
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is helping others who stumble.
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Jesus gives a practical road map for fraternal correction
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which is based on love and prayer.
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The gentleness is the core,
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start privately, avoid shame,
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then involve others if needed,
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finally, bring it to the community.
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The message of Jesus is one of reconciliation,
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not retribution.
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We are asked to "regain" our brother or sister.
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"Regaining" is, more than stopping someone's behavior,
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it is bringing about a true change in attitude.
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Let us speak the truth with love.
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Correcting someone is difficult
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but silence can be more harmful.
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The approach with humility and compassion
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could be a game changer.
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We seek not victory but reconciliation.
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The goal of conversations is healing relationships
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not proving ourselves right.
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Life could be more rewarding
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when we speak the truth with gentleness,
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ready to forgive and have Christ in our midst.
