Reconciliation and Punishment

Ryan Ford  

Forgiveness is important to Catholics, as it is a sign of Gods love for us. God expressed his love by sending down his only son Jesus who came down to relieve the world from sin. As Jesus was left to die on the cross it is written that he begged for his father to forgive us, and the resurrection of Jesus is said to be the sign that we have been forgiven. Jesus preached forgiveness in many ways such as through parables, on the cross and through his prayers. In one of his prayers forgiveness has an important role in the prayer of the ‘Our Father’ where it mentions

And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those that trespass against us

Suggesting that if we forgive those that do us wrong we are doing as God asked and we will be forgiven also making us closer to God.

  Catholics seek reconciliation with God as it allows them to bridge the gap between them and God, renew their faith and understanding, to be cleansed and purified from their sins, and to live there life that God expects them to lead.

  The sacrament maybe considered the most important one, as it is a spiritual journey for most Catholics, it is a way they can offer personal forgiveness to God. For those that received the sacrament they may feel purified and cleansed and at somewhat at peace with themselves and God. This rebuilds their relationship with God and rebuilds them in the family of the Church.

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There are many teachings in the New Testament just one example is the parable of the ‘Lost Son’. It is a story of a son who spends his entire share of his Father’s money but later realises what a mistake he has made .He returns to his Father and asks for penance an action that will act as a remedy for the main fault of him. However his Father forgave him instantly. This shows if you are truly sorry for sins God will always forgive you. The parable teaches us affectively on how to follow the way of God.

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