Father Mike Schmitz teaches us that forgiveness is rooted in justice. It doesn’t forget or ignore the injustice done, but it frees us from the need to get revenge. When Jesus taught us to pray the Lord’s Prayer, he was laying out a path to freedom. When you forgive, the one who hurt you is released from their debt to you, and you are released from the pain so you can move on.

Jeff Cavins is the creator of The Great Adventure Bible Study program, and the founding host of the Television Show Life on the Rock on EWTN

A prayerful reflection on The Sunday Gospel with Bishop David Walker (Emeritus bishop of the diocese of Broken Bay), Fr John Frauenfelder and Virginia Ryan.

Cardinal Tagle is the host of The Word Exposed a Catholic television program produced by the Jesuit Communications.

Father Jude Thaddeus Langeh Baseband is Major Superior of Claretians in Cameroon and President of African Claretians (ACLA).

Francesca LaRosa is a Catholic composer, songwriter, and artist.