Encourages Catholics to take the first steps in the process of forgiving. Over 25 stories of real people who found a way to forgive - or somtimes could not - portray the anger, the pain, and the struggles every human being confronts when faced with the challenge of offering forgiveness.. The book includes exercises for journaling and reflecting on each person's beliefs about forgiveness. It also includes and examination of conscience on forgiveness and a guide to celebrating the sacrament of penance, with the actual ritual and prayer.