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Self Forgiveness: Prerequisite For Healing
Self Forgiveness Prerequisite For Healing Author:Martha Alken, O.P. When is it the self that needs forgiving? The treasure of this recording lies not only with Martha's input, but in the wisdom of the stories shared by workshop participants who struggle with the question of self forgiveness. The things we teach our children, the limitations of care we provide for our elders, the lack of control we have over ... more »decisions made by another may cause anxiety or fill us with guilt or shame, but they may not require self forgiveness. The prerequisite for self forgiveness is serious wrong-doing or neglect that is realized to be such and is nevertheless chosen. In that case, confession, making amends and changing our hearts and asking for forgiveness are the pathways to healing and/or reconciliation. Martha guides us through an examination of conscience. She ends the recording with a prayer for mercy taken from Seasons of Your Heart: Prayers and Reflections by Macrina Wiederkehr. Available in CD format« less