Can We Love God Without Forgiving Others? | Fr. Scott Foley
Homilies from the National Shrine
n today’s Gospel reflection, Fr. Scott Foley reminds us how Jesus confronted the Pharisees for focusing on outward religious practices while neglecting justice, mercy, and love for others. Jesus challenges us to examine our own hearts: Are we quick to judge others but slow to show compassion? Do we truly love our neighbors, especially those who have hurt us? Scripture reminds us that if we cannot love the people we see, how can we claim to love God whom we cannot see? True faith is not simply about prayer and religious observances but about allowing God's love to transform the way we treat one another. This beautiful teaching connects with the message Jesus gave St. Faustina in her Diary (742), revealing three ways to practice mercy: by deed, by word, and by prayer. These are the ways we demonstrate our love for God. Fr. Foley's reflection invites us to ask ourselves: Do we pray for our enemies? Are we willing to forgive those who have wounded us? If God continually extends His forgiveness and mercy to us, how can we withhold forgiveness from others? May we learn to love without judging, forgive without holding resentment, and become living witnesses of God's Divine Mercy in our daily lives. Jesus, I trust in You! Readings for October 14th 2026: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/101426.cfm © 2026 Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception. All rights reserved. Fair Use Policy: https://www.thedivinemercy.org/house/fair-use-policy ⭐️ Support our Ministries: https://www.thedivinemercy.org/donate... ✝️ Explore Divine Mercy on Divine Mercy Plus! https://divinemercyplus.org/?source=YT ⛪️ Plan Your Visit to the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy! https://www.shrineofdivinemercy.org/?... Follow Us on Social Media! 📸 Instagram: / thedivinemercy 🔵 Facebook: / divinemercyofficial 【ꚠ】TikTok: / marianfathers Download our AD FREE app Divine Mercy Plus: https://divinemercyplus.org/our-apps ★ Support this podcast ★