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Understanding Forgiveness: The Importance of Forgiveness in our Lives Do you want to be happy for a moment? Then seek revenge. Do you want to be happy forever? Then grant forgiveness. - Henri Lacordaire Forgiveness is essential to living a harmonious life, but is one of the most challenging invitations we have received as Christians. This retreat explores this topic, and gives participants the opportunity to reflect on how we both give and receive true forgiveness. Retreat topics include: - The Importance of Forgiveness in our Lives - Unmasking False Notions of Forgiveness - Forgiveness: A Human and Spiritual Adventure - Assessing the Offence - Who Needs Forgiveness? - An Experience of True Forgiveness - The Twelve Steps of True Forgiveness This retreat can be adjusted to fit any time limit, from an evening or half day retreat to a weekend or weekly program. John Monbourquette has written an accessible and helpful guide for all of us who struggle in understanding what forgiveness actually is, and how we can embrace this virtue in our daily lives. Resource used to develop this retreat: How to Forgive: A Step-by-Step Guide, by John Monbourquette. Novalis. 2000.