This is French artist James Tissot’s depiction of Jesus teaching his disciples the Lord’s Prayer. Tissot lived from 1836-1902. (Courtesy Photo) The Lord’s Prayer in Matthew 6:9-13 emphasizes God’s ...

This year the National Day of Prayer will take place on Thursday, May 4. America suffers from increasing social crises that have physical and psychological aspects and which appear resistant to ...

“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 ...

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 ...

“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 ...

"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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...