Catechism of the Catholic Church §2844

Giovanni Paolo Panini, Interior of St. Peter's, Rome, c. 1754 · Public domainGiovanni Paolo Panini, Interior of St. Peter's, Rome, c. 1754

Catechism paragraphCatechism of the Catholic ChurchQuotationV. "And Forgive Us Our Trespasses, as We Forgive Those Who Trespass AGAINST US"

Catechism of the Catholic Church §2844 — excerpt

Christian prayer extends to the forgiveness of enemies, transfiguring the disciple by configuring him to his Master. Forgiveness is a high-point of Christian prayer; only hearts attuned to God's compassion can receive the gift of prayer.

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Also cites: John Paul II, DM 14

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DocumentThe Seven PetitionsCatechism

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VerseMatthew 5:43Catechism
VerseMatthew 5:44Catechism
Verse2 Corinthians 5:18Catechism
Verse2 Corinthians 5:19Catechism
Verse2 Corinthians 5:20Catechism
Verse2 Corinthians 5:21Catechism

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