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Forgiveness
Issue 2
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Table
of Contents
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From
the Editor
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Cover
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Preparing
for the Jubilee by Dale O'Leary
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God's
Ready Forgiveness Through Reconciliation
by Father Frederick L. Miller
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Far
from being a burden or an intrusion into our lives, this sacrament
is a critical, grace-filled encounter with the Lamb of God Who
died to free us of our sins. Here are the basics of how and why
we should use this opportunity to meet Christ.
 Examination
of Conscience
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A
View From Death Row by Michael B. Ross
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Calling
himself the "worst of the worst," this frightening murderer
now desires one thing—to transform himself into Christ. Reconciliation
is an integral part of the message he seeks to spread before his
execution.
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Woman Forgives by Father Kenneth J. Roberts |
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There
are no limits to what God expects of us to forgive. With the
example of the Virgin Mary before her, this mother found the grace
not only to forgive but to also lovingly embrace the one who pierced
her heart.
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Features
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Obstacles
to Forgiveness in the Human Heart
by Dr. Philip J. Mango
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those with a sincere desire to forgive may find that our fallen
nature places a variety of barriers to true forgiveness. This psychiatrist
gently shows the defense mechanisms and forms of false forgiveness
that we hide behind out of fear of letting go of the pain. |
| Of
Pillars and Spores by Sister Renee Mirkes |
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These
out of the ordinary images are valuable for understanding the
genius of woman, according to the philosopher and saint, Edith
Stein. Her writings profoundly affected the thinking of John Paul
II and are here offered in a way we can easily understand.
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| The
Chalice by Genevieve S. Kineke |
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women, we have the privilege of imaging the Church and meditating
on the chalice as an integral way of understanding our motherhood. |
| Exploring
the Family Tree by Patricia Herschwitzky |
| Within
the Mystical Body of Christ we have precious links in our extended
families. This humourous look at geneology puts these flesh-and-blood
ties into perspective. |
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Interview:
Nancy
Crow
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