One of the many great things about blogs is that it does provide the opportunity for conversation and exploration and growth in terms of ideas and perceptions. Yesterday's post received a wonderful comment addressing a very real concern - how can we feel God's forgiveness? At every Eucharist the priest absolves the congregation saying "Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ. Strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit, keep you in eternal life. Amen." But sometimes we still feel guilty. We all know people who avoid the church because they do not think they are worthy to step in the door. Being forgiven also means forgiving ourselves. But how do we do that?What are your thoughts? How do you wrestle with this reality? Post your comments and tomorrow I'll post my thoughts in Part II.
Fr. Steve+
Trivia question - this is a famous painting my Rembrandt. Do you know the subject?
Rembrandt's The Return of the Prodigal Son.
ReplyDeleteI don't wrestle with grace Steve. Made in God's image, I receive it gladly. Georgena