Brian Lennon SJ considers the challenge of forgiveness, with all its varying complications, in different real-life scenarios. He challenges the myths and misunderstandings around forgiving and tries to be both compassionate and challenging to those who wish to make this journey. This book includes some scriptural passages and reflections on this theme and asks; Are the Christian scriptures a burden or can they assist in the process of forgiving? This book will be of interest to anyone who is finding it difficult to forgive, in all sorts of different circumstances. It will also be useful to spiritual guides, counsellors and carers who assisting those who are trying to move towards forgiving.

• Cover
• Title
• Copyright
• CONTENTS
• A Note on the Text
• PART ONE: SEPARATING OURSELVES FROM THE WRONGDOERS
  • Introduction
  • Chapter 1: Forgiving, or letting go of the past?
  • Chapter 2: Stages in letting go of the past
  • Chapter 3: Blocks to moving forward
  • Chapter 4: Will I be a victim forever?
  • Chapter 5: How can we move towards letting go of the past?
• PART TWO: GOD, SEPARATION AND MOVING BEYOND IT
  • Chapter 6: From letting go, to Christian forgiving
  • Chapter 7: How does God deal with the wrongdoers?
  • Chapter 8: God, us and our anger
  • Conclusion