Reconciliation and Relationship from a Franciscan Perspective
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2009
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Tangaza University College
Abstract
Reconciliation means repairing the damaged or broken bonds of unity and
friendship between God and man and between man and man on a personal and also
on a communal basis. It is our conviction that man cannot be at peace with God
unless he first be at peace with his fellow human being.
The very concept of reconciliation presupposes the reality expression of broken
communion. Reconciliation, in the biblical as well as common language, is
understood as the effort towards mending this broken and distorted relationship and
building up community and relationships afresh. "It is an invitation to return to one
another. Reconciliation is necessary especially when there has been a breach in
relationships for example, through alienation, violence, disruption or disordering of
human relations and God."
The foundational value of penitential spirituality is integral and to be continued.
The penitential matter of penance is the openness to grow, to be shaped. Metanoia is
not something we do, it is Gods generous gift. The administration of sacrament of
reconciliation is the major part of the mission of the church.
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