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Mar 03
2008

Too Late to Forgive?

Posted by Seraphim Danckaert in theologyOCNCRTL Study Guide

Seraphim Danckaert

What would you say if I told you there was a medication that could help you to relax, make you feel better, and improve your relationships with your family and friends—would you be interested? If I told you there were no side affects, that it was free, and that you could easily get this medication—would you take it?

 

In fact, there is such a medication—it's called forgiveness: Forgiveness is almost a selfish act because of its immense benefits to the one who forgives. (Lawana Blackwell)

We will soon be entering Great and Holy Lent. On the evening before we enter the official Lenten period (commonly known as “Cheesefare Sunday”), Orthodox parishes around the world will be observing one of the most moving rites of the ecclesiastical year: Forgiveness Vespers.

Read the rest of this article by Brad Borch by downloading this week's Come Receive the Light Study Guide.

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