Assalaamu alaykum. Is it incorrect to seek forgiveness even when one has not committed a sin? For example: if a man turns his head to the right and sees a non-Mahram (permanently unmarriageable) woman ...
Quotations to stir heart and mind. Praying for forgiveness is a vivid reminder that God frees us from debilitating guilt and forgets our past. No sin is written with indelible ink. He that cannot ...
Ask any Christian why Jesus died, and many will respond, “to save us from our sins.” There are, in fact, a great many differing theological explanations for the death of Jesus in the New Testament.
Following each of the 10 confessions and testimonies read aloud during the liturgy was a prayerful petition for forgiveness. On the eve of the second session of the Synod on Synodality, Pope Francis ...
As believers we have a lot on our plates. From our perspective however, that doesn’t mean we are challenged beyond our capacity to fulfill God’s destiny for us. It just does so with a purpose — God’s.
It's not always easy, but these scriptures will inspire you. Let’s face it: Forgiving others (and yourself) is sometimes easier said than done. However, it doesn’t have to be. So the next time you ...
We must develop and maintain the capacity to forgive. He who is devoid of the power to forgive is devoid of the power to love ...
Can I say to someone who converted to Islam, "Allah will forgive your sins since you became a Muslim", without saying Inshaa' Allah. Or do I say Inshaa' Allah, Allah will forgive you? All perfect ...
When a group recites the Lord’s prayer together, the group leader may say, “Let’s use ‘trespasses” or “Let’s use ‘debts,” as in “forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors.” Both words work, but ...
“Uh, Father? You forgot to give me a penance.” I was sitting in my pastor’s study, a much younger man than I am today, my cheeks tear-streaked and my shame revealed. I had not planned on confession ...
“Harboring unforgiveness is like drinking poison and hoping your enemy will die.” — Joyce Meyer This observation is especially true when we consider why people, including Christians, have such a hard ...