When I reflect on the people who have hurt me, I realize the Christian commandment of forgiveness seems beyond my strength.

Even the worst acts of violence can be forgiven, but not forgotten, with the right condemnation of those acts.

In our lives, we are often like Goldilocks. We make it our life’s goal to be comfortable. We want everything to be just right ...

The gospel reading for many of us this past Sunday was Matthew 18:21-35, which begins with Peter asking Jesus, “Lord, if my brother sins against me how often must I forgive? As many as seven ...

Following vandalism to a statue of Jesus during the overnight hours of Sept. 12-13, 2023, parishioners at Holy Savior Parish in Lockport, La., left a message of forgiveness for the unknown ...

Question: What did Jesus mean when he said that anyone who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven? Answer: I can see why you might be concerned or confused by this statement. After ...

Only Jesus can forgive sins. “Without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness of sins” (Hebrews 9:22). Only Jesus shed blood for us by dying on the cross and since he was the only one ...

Call upon Jesus to give you strength, ask forgiveness from one another, forgive all others their sins, and love the poor and most forgotten ones. This will bring you great happiness and peace.

Most Americans are likely to observe Easter. According to a Lifeway Research survey, 66% say they believe in the biblical accounts of the physical resurrection of Jesus as historical fact.

Like an ice cube taken from the freezer of our soul, forgiveness thaws all rationality, judgment and sense of entitlement. It is a melting into the mystery of God as overwhelming, unearned love ...

Like Mahavir and Jesus Christ, who wished good for even those who harmed them. Once you enter the lane of negative feelings, you will not be able to easily return to peace.