True forgiveness is not merely an act extended toward those who have wronged us, but a profound spiritual practice that cleanses and perfumes our own hearts. “The abbot asked his favourite pupil…
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Forgetting the bad things
When a former student thanks his childhood teacher for quietly preserving his dignity during a classroom theft, he uncovers an even deeper act of compassion. This touching story reveals how true mentorship…
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“I distinctly remember forgetting it!”
Holding onto past grievances often preserves resentment long after the original offence has faded. “When the Master was a boy at school, a classmate treated him with persistent cruelty. Now, older and…
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Bad by name; bad by nature?
Even within the harshest systems of oppression, an underlying spark of human decency can endure, proving that empathy has the power to breach the cold surface of human cruelty. During Nelson Mandela’s…
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Understanding
“How shall I get the grace of never judging my neighbour?” “Through prayer.” “Then why haven’t I found it yet?” “Because you haven’t prayed in the right place.” “Where is that?” “In…