Forgive us our sins ...

23 Feb 2023 • From Bishop Richard Jackson

In this week's video unpacking the next line of the Lord's prayer, Bishop Richard explores what it means for us to be forgiven through Jesus' life laid down for us, restored to relationship with God, and empowered to forgive others and thereby bring all relationships into harmony.  'It's an idea both profoundly appealing and effective, but almost impossibly challenging in equal measure.'  As Christians, are we prepared to forgive each other a little more readily?

And this week, as we mark a year since Russia's despicable invasion of Ukraine, how do we forgive acts of unspeakable evil?  'How can you forgive the abuser who continues to abuse?'

Jesus had to work out the command to forgive in his own experience....

Visit the diocesan website for transcripts of the Bishop of Hereford's Message.