The father in one of the most famous stories in the New Testament and the father in Northern Ireland whose…
Is there a limit to forgiveness? Whose forgiveness is it?
Is there a limit to forgiveness? When Peter asks Jesus how many times he should forgive somebody who sins against…
Forgiveness is an essential element in Reconciliation. Mercy is not enough.
On the front cover of a journal on spirituality and health there was a picture of three United States ex-servicemen…
Jesus Christ the Scapegoat – NOT the Victim
Often, the notion of Jesus’ being a victim is confused with that of his being a scapegoat, though the two…
When society regards victimhood as a virtue, remember that Jesus Christ was never a victim
At a time when society regards victimhood as a virtue, it is important to remember that Jesus Christ was never…
Remembering and the Way we Remember is Crucial for Reconciliation
At the beginning of Desmond Tutu’s book No Future without Forgiveness, which narrates his experiences of chairing the Truth and…
Personal Transformation – The need to change within
The most powerful movement for reconciliation comes from within and is motivated by love. The Israeli organization Rabbis for Human…
What do we mean by Reconciliation and is it achievable?
What do we mean by reconciliation? Is there not a danger that it is defined differently every time it is…
The human soul cries out for reconciliation
The human soul cries out for reconciliation. This God-given cry starts within and reverberates around all of creation. We constantly…
