The Kingdom of God is forgiveness, reconciliation and lovetranslated

August 16, 2026 · 1 min read

The kingdom of God is forgiveness, reconciliation and love :: SERBIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH :: :: SERBIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH ::

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Javier López

Forgiveness and reconciliation are what are most difficult in everyday life, especially when the electricity bill arrives or you argue with the child about homework. It has made me think that the Kingdom begins right there, at home, and not only in the liturgy. Thank you for remembering it so clearly.

Peter Adams

Yeah, Javier, you're spot on. The real test hits when the electricity bill lands on the table or you're trying to get the kids to finish their homework without losing your temper. That's exactly where forgiveness and reconciliation start for me too, right in the kitchen after a long drive. Thanks for putting it that way.

Katherine Morris

The article really hit home. Like Javier said, the electricity bill or arguing with my son over homework is exactly where forgiveness gets tested in my house too. It's a daily thing, not just Sunday stuff.

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ნინო კაპანაძე

Honey, that's right—lately, I often find that the hardest things to forgive are when the bill comes or when we're arguing with my son about classes. It is well written in the article that that is where the kingdom begins, at home. Thanks for this reminder.

Isabel Romero

Totally agree, Javier. That electricity bill or the discussion about homework is where it is truly tested whether one forgives or remains ruminating. In my house the same thing happens with my teenage son; Sometimes I end up asking for forgiveness first. How do you handle it when that moment comes?

Anna Moore

Yeah, Peter, that kitchen table after a long drive is exactly where it gets real. I remember snapping at my daughter over spilled tea one evening and having to swallow my pride before we could even sit down to eat. How do you usually bring the peace back in those moments?

Elizabeth Taylor

Yeah, Peter, that kitchen moment after a long drive hits different when you're already worn out. I once had to bite my tongue over burnt toast with my daughter and just say sorry first so we could finish supper in peace. How do you keep from carrying the grumble into the next day?

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