To many church leaders, Jesus's instructions to forgive 70 times 7 means treating the person as if he never sinned. It means being willing to forgive people who are actively hurting you, just like ...

"When a sinner implores one for pardon, one must grant pardon wholeheartedly and soulfully." —Maimonides, Hilchot T’shuvah 2:10s "An apology is a gesture through which an individual splits himself ...

“Forgiveness is not absolution for the offender it’s a journey back to yourself.” This idea may feel radical if you’ve ever been told that forgiving is the only way to find peace. But what if, for ...

“Many are called, but few are chosen” (Matthew 22:2). I would suggest an addendum: “All are called but few choose.” We come into this world implicitly called to be fair, generous, loving and forgiving ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (RNS) — Standing in front of the altar Tuesday (Sept. 25) in Raleigh’s Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral, Bishop Luis Rafael Zarama took his violet zucchetto from his head and fell to his ...

ROME — People who cannot get to confession because of the coronavirus lockdown or another serious reason can go to God directly, be specific about their sins, request pardon and experience God’s ...

Is there anything so rare in our modern, technocratic, power-obsessed world as genuine contrition? How many times do public figures apologize "if anyone was offended" by some grievous wrong, as if ...

In matters of public concern — just like in our private lives — we should be ready to extend grace and forgiveness to those who offend us. We should not forgive Colorado state Rep. Steven Woodrow. Not ...

The Archdiocese of Davao holds a Penitential Walk and Holy Mass on Oct. 25 in response to the CBCP's National Day of Prayer ...

Using the Bible as their guide, church leaders expect a wife to show she has forgiven by allowing her abusive husband to live with her. Forgiving an apologetic child abuser or molester means letting ...