Forgiveness and Reconciliation

Fun Fact 1: Forgiveness and reconciliation are NOT THE SAME! Forgiveness is directed more at the forgiver than the one being forgiven.


Fun Fact 2: Forgiving is never easy, and not meant to be easy. When we forgive, we should not try to immediately forget the incident. It will become harder and harder to let go - it becomes embedded deep in our subconscious as we relive the incident countless times when we keep trying getting rid of the memory.


Fun Fact 3: Forgiving is not a face-to-face process. If it were, we wouldn’t be able to forgive those people who have gone on before us.


So why is forgiveness important to catechists? By forgiving, we cleanse our mind, spirit and soul of all negativity. Without forgiving, we give ourselves in to the negative emotions and feelings in us, and this changes our being. Thus, forgiveness is very important as we will be able to keep our being that God has given us and be close to him. Remember, a good and strong relationship with God leads to good and strong relationships with others. And if you didn’t know, not forgiving others is a sin. Time to go for confession.