Growing up in a Catholic home, questioning the existence of a greater power was not an option. In my mind, it was never whether there was a greater power, but how that greater power was working in my life. Being raised in a Catholic home and community, the people who I was surrounded by loved the idea of Jesus rather than being in love with Jesus. God was never to be questioned but only obeyed. Scripture was read and interpreted for me. Up until adulthood, I never quite understood the true meaning of what it meant to be Faithful. At the age of fifteen, I was faced the most difficult time of my life. The Lord called for my Grandfather, and at His will, my Grandfather was taken from this life. My Grandfather and I shared the same passion and …show more content…
My heart ached for the missing loved ones I knew would not be in the stands, while my mind was skeptical of my childhood dreams unfolding before me. Just a few days before graduation I received a package. Inside contained a time capsule from my eighth grade teacher. The first note read, “Congratulations Yamilex, you’re graduating High School!” Each letter after was filled with positive words and encouragement. Tucked away towards the end of the stack was a letter from my Grandfather. Written in his distinguished writing, “Go out there and be the successful college student and career women I know you are capable of being.” At that very moment, I knew my possibilities were endless. I prayed to God, who I had not spoken to in many months, and asked for forgiveness that I did not deserve. I asked for strength to forgive myself for the mistakes I had made and for the wisdom to follow the journey he has planned for me. Not knowing what to expect from this journey, God led me to the doors of a place I now call home. Rocky Mountain Christian Church opened my heart to the real love of God. I realized in my first few Sunday Services at Rocky that this life wasn’t given to
beyond the power of time of forgiveness, the fact that I had held silence-- so
When I was 11 years old, I gave my life to Christ. My generous soul had been apparent to others at my Christian Academy, so me not being saved was a shock to many. As I stood with my
Growing up in a traditional catholic family I attended catholic school and church just like everyone else in my family. Every Sunday and Tuesday growing up I spent time at church. Going to church taught all about religion and forgiveness. I learned from the bible that god knows we are all sinners and that if we ask for forgiveness he forgives us. I was told that to church is a safe place for someone to go if they need help and that everyone has their arms open to people in need. The catholic religion says that god loves all his children even when they sin.
Parent’s response: Life was no longer the same. My family drew closer to God and out faith to trust in the Lord
because the author is saying that you need to repent and ask for forgiveness to
There was a moment when I doubted religion. An avalanche of tragedies piled upon my life in the blink of an eye. My father moved seven hundred miles away, people died, and family members began to discover the effects of methamphetamine. I began to think religion might be a lie. I asked myself, “Why would God make me suffer through this hardship?” By enduring this oppression, the silver lining became apparent. I grasped the true concept of my series of unfortunate events. The circumstances of my childhood have molded me into a stronger
Forgiveness does not mean that you agree with the treatment but that you are refusing to hold on to it. Ms. James said forgiveness is a process. The first part is understanding that you are not condoning the behavior. Second, acknowledging that your parents had problems that led them to mistreatment you. Third, praying for those who hurt you, helps you become free from bondage of the pain. At the end of the session, Karen asked Ms. James to pray for her. Karen told the reception on the way out I feel better and reschedule her appointment for next week.
This book explains all there is to know about the subject of forgiveness. It meticulously explains what forgiveness is, why it can be challenging, the psychological and spiritual benefits to forgiveness, how to forgive, and gives many examples of true forgiveness. The authors express in detail what true forgiveness looks like and how letting go of the pain others inflict upon you can provide a chance at renewing the relationship and healing. The book explains how unforgiveness can spin you into a traumatic cycle of hatred and bitterness and how to break the cycle, even in the most difficult of situations. McCullough, Sandage, and Worthington’s To Forgive is Human: How to Put Your Past in the Past was published in 1997 (InterVarsity Press [Downers
My family and I did many different things throughout the week together, but the most important family activity was going to church on Sunday mornings. I grew up in the First United Methodist Church in Monett, Missouri. I have participated in various mission trips and service days as a member of this church, and I regularly shared my talents through special music. Throughout all of the obstacles that my family has faced, my church family has been our rock in which they gave their thoughts and encouraging words in times of need. My faith is a huge part of who I am, and I wouldn’t be the woman I am today without the love and support of my church
“Forgiveness is not an occasional act; it is a permanent attitude.” Martin Luther King. The concept of forgiveness comes easily to some people but hard for others. It is a choice that every human being is faced with in one’s lifetime. Forgiveness is a deep-rooted emotion that controls the process of forgiving or being forgiven. Forgiveness requires compassion and a caring heart; it is truly a selfless act. There are many views and effects when discussing the topic of forgiveness, some of these include, the religious views as well as the positive and negative effects of forgiveness.
It is one thing to let someone know that you messed up but complete healing comes from knowing that you are forgiven. Vice versa, instead of letting bitterness and anger towards others eat away at us, the best way to move on is to forgive. In some instances, our natural reaction is to exact revenge and that might provide temporary relief but it is a fact the forgiveness provides far greater healing and relief. The Sacrament of Reconciliation allows one to experience the fullness of forgiveness. This sacrament not only calls one to forgive others but to ask Christ for forgiveness, the most powerful forgiveness we can receive. It involves not only receiving the forgiveness but accepting it in our heart and allowing ourselves to be healed by the Holy
It was and still is hard to forgive, but learning the values of forgiveness from a dying man such as Morrie from the novel, Tuesdays With Morrie, has further taught me that we are all not perfect and make mistakes, so you will need to forgive yourself and others to be forgiven.
Forgiveness is a feeling or action that another person does when a wrong has been done to that individual he or she may or may not forgive. Even though some ...
As Zack has done research on forgiveness as well, he states, “…studies show people unwilling to extend forgiveness to someone who has done them harm will often withdraw from social relationships and tend to experience deep loneliness,” (Carter, 2017). Along with that, for one to still have hurt and negative feelings, can add to stress, which has a huge impact on our bodies physically and emotionally. The stress of unforgiving feelings can take tolls on the body, leading to health problems that shouldn’t be around, and also can slow down the process to moving on with life. But when one can forgive, going through with the process, “…extending forgiveness was essential to personal healing,” (Carter, 2017). The process of forgiving, comes with the ability to walk away knowing, one’s self will heal in time. No more harboring negative
The purpose of this paper is to discuss a service that I got to attend that was different from my own religious tradition. I decided to go with my chosen topic because to be honest I had never experienced or thought to experience a different type of church service other than the one I grew up in. I grew up in a Christian home and attended a non-denominational Christian church on a regular basis. I just never felt the need to experience something that was different. So I decided to attend a mass at a Catholic church. I had been to weddings in a Catholic church and even funerals with a Catholic involvement but not an actual mass.