Forgiveness - Magazine - Page 2
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1 READ & REFLECT! Listen & Learn with Jesus, the Word!
Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, how often must I forgive someone who does me wrong? Should it be
as often as seven times?” Jesus answered, “Not just seven times, but seventy-seven times!” Then
Jesus told them this story: “There was a king with many servants. One of the servants owed the
king an enormous amount of money. The servant could not pay so he begged for more time to
pay his debt. The king felt so sorry for him that he even cancelled the debt. Now as this servant
went out, he happened to meet a fellow servant who owed him a very small amount of money;
but he would not cancel the debt but instead had the poor servant arrested. When the news
reached the king, he sent the unforgiving servant to prison to be punished.”
How many times does Jesus say we should forgive someone?
Which word or words stood out for you in this Sunday’s Gospel, and why? Spend a few
relaxing moments pondering the picture together. Share any thoughts before moving on.
Sunday Gospel Gallery
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2 SHARE & CARE! Growing in Goodness & Love : This Wednesday’s Word...
“Pray and forgive.”
FORGIVENESS
St Teresa of Calcutta
This Sunday’s Gospel reminds us that we must try to forgive
others in the same way that we want God (and others) to
forgive us. Ask your child what the word ‘forgiveness’ means to
them. Has your child ever asked for and received forgiveness?
How did it feel to be forgiven? It may help your child if you tell
them about a time when you forgave someone, especially when
it wasn’t easy to do, or when you were forgiven.
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth
as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive
those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
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Forgiveness is one of God’s greatest gifts to us. Each of you say how it feels to
forgive someone and make friends again. As we start this new school year, ask your
child if there is anyone whose forgiveness they would like. Is anyone they need to
forgive? If so, share ideas about how to do this. Perhaps they can: talk gently and
lovingly to that person if there is a problem; try to recognise some good qualities
in that person; pray and ask God to help them forgive. You might like to end
tonight by slowly saying the Lord’s Prayer together (please see below).
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_ _ _ _ _ said to Jesus, “Lord, how _ _ _ _ _ must I
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ someone who does me _ _ _ _ _ ?
Giving or asking for forgiveness is a powerful way to build
stronger relationships with others and with God. We can be
certain that no matter how many times we need to forgive
or to ask for forgiveness, God will always help us.
More about the Catholic Faith: wednesdayword.org & cbcew.org.uk
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