Today we are given another chapter of the story of Joseph and his brothers, where they ask for forgiveness and forgive one another. Families are messy, and they are a good place to learn about forgiveness.
00:00 A Word of Hope with Fr. Charlie Bouchard
00:11 Advice Columns & Family Struggles
00:28 Sibling Conflict: Anger, Jealousy, and Absence
00:45 Family Tension at a Parent’s Death
01:20 The Story of Joseph and His Brothers
01:58 Jacob’s Dying Wish for Forgiveness
02:25 Joseph’s Tears and Reconciliation
02:31 Lesson 1: All Families Are Messy
02:54 Lesson 2: The Call to Forgive and Be Forgiven
03:25 Growth Through Humility and Forgiveness
03:46 Following Jesus’ Example
03:57 Reflecting on Our Need for Forgiveness
04:10 Forgiveness as Grace and Growth