Reflections on Forgiveness and Spiritual Growth

Consists of a series of reflections by experienced voices in the Christian community on forgiveness as part of the faith journey. The writers grapple with questions such as: What lessons and wisdom can you share about the personal struggle to forgive? Does forgiveness mean you forget? What is the relationship between forgiving and reconciling? Does forgiveness end resentment? How has forgiving led to deeper faith? What spiritual directions might you offer to others on the journey of faith who are struggling with forgiveness? Includes a Study Guide. Some of the contributors include: William J. Abraham, Paschal Baumstein, Roberta C. Bondi, Michael Collins, Joseph W. Coyne, Eric James, M. Basil Pennington, Donald J. Shelby, Ronald E. Swisher, James M. Wall, Brendan Walsh, Halbert Weidner, and William H. Willimon.