African woman forgives criminals who murdered her family, visits one in prison

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This is the forgiveness that Christ taught. As Christians, we do not really practice it; this is why whenever it is practiced we marvel at it.
A remarkable story.
A remarkable woman.
 
A report of two amazing women, I doubt I could take my forgiveness to those lengths.
 
This is the forgiveness that Christ taught. As Christians, we do not really practice it; this is why whenever it is practiced we marvel at it.
A remarkable story.
A remarkable woman.
I concur.
 
Maggy Barankitse
President, Maison Shalom (Burundi)
“It’s not easy to forgive. To forgive is a gift, but I am Christian. I know that Jesus on the cross said, please forgive them. They don’t know what they do, what they have done.”

A young woman she adopted as a orphaned child, recently got married. One of Maggy’s proudest moments, came during the girl’s wedding day. The man who killed the young woman’s parents was there…

Maggy Barankitse
President, Maison Shalom (Burundi)
“She stood up, and went to him and said, ‘I can forgive you forever, because of our mom. She taught us to standup and to fight in dignity without violence.’”

Saints walk among us.I am so happy and proud that Christ placed these people amongst us…
 
The story sounds like that of Immaculee Ilibagiza.

It’s amazing that there is another woman out there who has been able to forgive what most would think is unforgivable. God bless them both!
 
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