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Forgiveness

God is always ready to forgive us, and he asks us to forgive others, even when it is hard.

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Harvest · Adults

Stories

The First Sin and God's PromiseGenesis 3:1–24
Joseph Forgives His BrothersGenesis 37:1–36; 45:1–15
Jonah and the Great FishJonah 1:1–4:11
The Son Who Came HomeLuke 15:11–32

Closing prayer

Dear God, I am sorry when I do wrong. Help me forgive others too. Amen.

Stories

The First Sin and God's PromiseGenesis 3:1–24
Joseph Forgives His BrothersGenesis 37:1–36; 45:1–15
Jonah and the Great FishJonah 1:1–4:11
The Son Who Came HomeLuke 15:11–32

Closing prayer

Dear Father, thank you for forgiving me when I say sorry. Help me forgive people who hurt me, like Joseph forgave his brothers. Amen.

Stories

The First Sin and God's PromiseGenesis 3:1–24
Joseph Forgives His BrothersGenesis 37:1–36; 45:1–15
Jonah and the Great FishJonah 1:1–4:11
The Son Who Came HomeLuke 15:11–32

Closing prayer

Father, you are always ready to forgive us when we turn back to you. Help me to be honest when I do wrong and not to hide or blame others. Give me the strength to forgive people who hurt me, even when it is hard. Amen.

Stories

The First Sin and God's PromiseGenesis 3:1–24
Joseph Forgives His BrothersGenesis 37:1–36; 45:1–15
Jonah and the Great FishJonah 1:1–4:11
The Son Who Came HomeLuke 15:11–32

Closing prayer

Father, you forgive more than I could ever deserve. Help me to bring my sins to you honestly, especially in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. When someone has hurt me, give me the grace to let go of revenge, even if I can't forget. Teach me to forgive as you forgive me. Amen.

Stories

The First Sin and God's PromiseGenesis 3:1–24
Joseph Forgives His BrothersGenesis 37:1–36; 45:1–15
Jonah and the Great FishJonah 1:1–4:11
The Son Who Came HomeLuke 15:11–32

Closing prayer

Merciful Father, you came looking for Adam and Eve, you spared Nineveh, and you run to meet every child who comes home. Thank you for your forgiveness, given to me in Christ. Free me from the resentments I hold on to, and help me to forgive from the heart, trusting you with the hurts I cannot heal by myself. Amen.

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