The gatherings and interactions of the young persons were an opportunity for learning and for personal growth. In Eugene\u2019s teaching on the topic of living with one another\u2019s mistakes and weaknesses, we see an attempt to teach them sensitivity in expressing themselves.<\/p>\n
\nBut in doing this correction, they will bring all the consideration and courtesy possible into a ministry that requires such a high level of charity. Thus the one who is making the observation will be caring when he points out the significance of the action to the one who did not realize it.<\/strong><\/h5>\n
He should let some time pass between the misconduct and the correction so as to ensure that he is not acting rashly and that this correction will bear more fruit.<\/strong><\/h5>\n
If he fears not being able to bring all the precaution that this delicate ministry requires, he can, instead of doing the correction himself, ask the Director of the Congregation to do it.<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/blockquote>\n
R\u00e8glements et Statuts de la Congr\u00e9gation de la Jeunesse, 1813, p. 23<\/em><\/p>\n
\u00a0And “don’t sin by letting anger control you.” Don’t let the sun go down while you are still angry, for anger gives a foothold to the devil<\/em>. Ephesians 4:26-27<\/strong><\/p>\n
Joan Lunden gives us a light-hearted but true lesson to the importance of this process: \u201cHolding on to anger, resentment and hurt only gives you tense muscles, a headache and a sore jaw from clenching your teeth. Forgiveness gives you back the laughter and the lightness in your life.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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