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The Freedom of Forgiveness | Some Women Podcast

June 26, 2026 by radioadmin Leave a Comment

The Freedom of Forgiveness | Some Women Podcast

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In this Episode of Some Women, Angela, Jackie, and Pat are joined by Sara Ford in sharing personal experiences with forgiveness.

Sara is married, a mother of two, and the grandmother of two granddaughters. She has lived in Las Vegas since late 2007. She attended Magnificat Meals for 20+ years and is a past CST member. She currently serves on the Formation Team and is the Chapter Coordinator for the Las Vegas Magnificat Chapter, aka Our Lady of Miracles Chapter.

Founded in 1981, Magnificat®, A Ministry to Catholic Women, an international nonprofit with over 70 Chapters across the globe, exists to evangelize and encourage Catholic women to grow in holiness through opening more fully to the power and the gifts of the Holy Spirit. “My Soul Magnifies the Lord,” recorded in Luke 1:46, is the beginning of Mary’s response to Elizabeth’s joyful greeting. The entire scene of the Visitation is the inspiration for this Ministry. Through quarterly gatherings that include a Chapter Meal, praise and worship, guest speakers proclaiming their testimonies as to how God has transformed their lives, and other faith-sharing experiences organized in a relaxed social setting, women (and men) are inspired and encouraged to grow in faith through the power of the Holy Spirit. Magnificat® is dedicated to Mary, the Mother of God, an image of the Church, and model for all Christians, especially women. Visit: https://magnificat-ministry.org

Who were the women that followed Jesus and his disciples? Why and how do we follow and serve Him today? In this SOME WOMEN podcast series, based on the Luke 8:1-3 reference to women who accompanied Jesus and His disciples, Magnificat® presents a lively panel discussion, with occasional guest panelists, on issues relevant to women today. Various topics such as growing in holiness, community, living a Holy Spirit lifestyle, Spiritual warfare, nurturing a prayer life, and more, will be considered in the light of Sacred Scripture and teachings of the Catholic Church. Join us as we pray, learn, and experience what God can do in our lives if we let Him!

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In this Episode of Some Women, Angela, Jackie, and Pat are joined by Sara Ford in sharing personal experiences with forgiveness.

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Forgiveness

March 16, 2026 by radioadmin Leave a Comment

Forgiveness

Episode #10

Show Notes: Episode 10 – Forgiveness

Forgiveness – that is such a beautiful word – in this episode, we will explore the difference between forgiveness as a feeling and as a decision.

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Show Notes: Forgiveness:

Misunderstandings, lies, and false accusations bring hurt to both parties. No one is left unwounded.

I had to make a decision to forgive.
Once you can make a decision to forgive you ask the Lord to help you.

The prayer I prayed asking for forgiveness:

Dear Lord, I know I am a sinner and only redeemed by your grace and what you did on the cross and resurrection for me. I know that only through your grace can I forgive my friend. I know you love this person and I ask you to give me that love – the love you have for them, because Lord I cannot do this on my own. I pray to forgive this person as you have forgiven me, and to love this person, and I pray this in Jesus Name, Amen.

Forgiveness became a feeling.
Praying a blessing on our “enemies” works!

Another Prayer:

Dear Lord, I know I am a sinner and only redeemed by your grace and what you did on the cross and resurrection for me. I know that only through your grace can I forgive my friend. I decide in the Name of Jesus to forgive – because I’ve been forgiven. I know you love this person and I ask you to give me that love – the love you have for them because Lord I cannot do this on my own. I pray to forgive this person and to love this person, and I pray this in Jesus Name, Amen.

Do you have people in your life that have annoyed you – that have hurt you? And you know in your heart that you have been wronged? Let’s pray – let’s give that to the Lord today and allow the Lord to free you as He has freed me!

Let’s go forth – you and me, together proclaiming as the apostles did – what the Lord has done for them!

Scriptures on forgiveness:

Colossians: 3:13 – Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.

Matthew: 6:14-15 – For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.

What are your favorite forgiveness scriptures? Make a list of these and pray them when you have difficulty forgiving.

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Christian Spiritual Inspiration

December 9, 2024 by Felice Gerwitz Leave a Comment

How do we enjoy spiritual inspiration? We can look within. In our hearts, we crave the love of the Lord, joy, and enjoyment in our lives. Today, we unfold ways to bring inspiration and awe back into our lives.

Christian Spiritual Inspiration ~ Episode 323

The importance of forgiveness, joy, and faith in the spiritual life cannot be overstated. How do we do thi?

Daily practices for cultivating forgiveness must be actively implemented. These practices could include journaling about forgiveness, praying for those who have wronged us, or engaging in acts of kindness towards them.

The benefits are undeniable: emotional healing, strengthened relationships, and a deeper connection to God our Savior.

How do we do this? We can find joy in everyday life, beginning with enjoying ordinary moments. This could be as simple as appreciating the beauty of nature, finding joy in our work, or spending quality time with loved ones. We can transform our routine tasks into worship. View every task as an opportunity for prayer; this mindset change is crucial. This can be helpful if you enjoy praise and worship.

The Holy Spirit’s role is not just powerful; it is transformative. Its potential to bring about profound changes in our lives is a source of hope and inspiration, leading us toward spiritual growth and a deeper connection with God.

2 Timothy 3:16 (Read on air.)

Psalm 46:1-4 (Read on air)

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The Lord can help you to find like-minded friends and, through prayer, bring those people into your life!

I prayed at a low point in my life and cried out to the Lord for friends who were not only the same denomination as me but also would encourage me. These two dear friends were that and so much more and are still my dearest friends today. We exchanged good Christian and faith-filled books to read, we prayed for each other’s families, and we knew that we were here for each other.

The journey of faith is ever-changing.

Only we can make the decision to forgive if that is needed in our lives—sometimes daily—and also to pray for ourselves because often we pray for everyone else and forget that we, too, need prayer.

Faith and trust in God can grow through prayer, spending time with God, and making it a routine. A few minutes with God, daily

Seeing the beauty of God’s creation, especially when we don’t expect it, means being open to the Holy Spirit’s infilling. How many sunsets have we seen yet never appreciated? How many times have we missed those amazing occurrences of God’s blessings and grace, even in the midst of tragedy? If we recognize the blessings in our lives, we can’t help but forgive others and ourselves as well —

Sometimes, when I write these talks, the Lord leads me in the opposite direction I want to go — this is one of them. Is this Christian spiritual inspiration from the Holy Spirit?

The idea of forgiveness keeps cropping up when I wanted the focus to be on joy – on wonder and awe. Maybe someone needs to hear this; maybe that person is you or someone you know. But, truly the idea of forgiveness is not new, it is what the Lord did for us the greatest gift. It is what the Lord continues to do in our lives – the focus of the Lord’s Prayer is to be thankful for our daily bread, yes — and to forgive as God forgives us! What a challenge in our lives, but what an amazing way to help us to grow, transform, and overcome the discouragement that tends to creep into our lives … we must find strength in God.

As I record, Christmas is coming soon, and the holidays tend to be the most difficult for most people. This is a time when we see joy all around us or the facade of joy. There is so much hardship and challenge in all of our lives, yet with God, all things are possible.

Remember Philippians 4:13. I can do all this through him who strengthens me.

We can receive that strength from the Lord and ask Him to renew the awe and wonder we may be missing in our lives. Let’s look toward Him and only Him for our spiritual needs. Let’s pray for each other. Me for you, the dear podcast listeners. Some of you I know, and many of you I have never met. I pray the Lord blesses you this season of love and joy, that you can see Him in all things, that you have that joy that surpasses all understanding, and that you thank Him from where all blessings flow. Amen!

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Toward Forgiveness

August 11, 2023 by Deanna Bartalini Leave a Comment

Joseph in the Old Testament

In the story of Joseph, we find an example of forgiveness. Joseph not only forgives his brothers for the wrong they did to him but restores and blesses them. The verses below show a small piece of the story.

Scripture

” Joseph prepared his chariot and went up to meet his father Israel in Goshen. As soon as Israel made his appearance, Joseph threw his arms around him and wept a long time on his shoulder.” Genesis 46:29

“And Joseph provided food for his father and brothers and his father’s whole household, down to the youngest.” Genesis 47:12

‘Thus you shall say to Joseph: Please forgive the criminal wrongdoing of your brothers, who treated you harmfully.’ So now please forgive the crime that we, the servants of the God of your father, committed.” When they said this to him, Joseph broke into tears. Then his brothers also proceeded to fling themselves down before him and said, “We are your slaves!” But Joseph replied to them: “Do not fear. Can I take the place of God? Even though you meant harm to me, God meant it for good, to achieve this present end, the survival of many people.” Genesis 50:17-20

Joseph as a ‘Type’

We can see a foreshadowing of Jesus in this story of Joseph. He saves his family, the family of Israel, in a time of famine. He forgives his brothers. He restores his brothers and gives them land and herds.

This week, forgive someone.

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Peter denies, Jesus forgives

March 19, 2021 by Deanna Bartalini Leave a Comment

What is sin?

Simply put, it is missing the mark. In the Gospels, the story of Peter denying Jesus and then being able to be forgiven by Jesus after the resurrection is such a clear example of how much love Jesus has for each one of us.

Scripture

John 18: 17, 25-27 is where you can find Peter being asked three times if he knows Jesus and three times he denies knowing Our Lord. And then the cock crows and Peter remembers Jesus’ words from the Last Supper.

What a weight that must have been for Peter to carry as he watched Jesus die on the cross, bury him and then wait for his return. Jesus does rise and Peter interacts with him. And then, Jesus asks Peter three times, “Do you love me?” in John 21:15-17.

Sin is gone

Peter is no longer burdened by his denial of Jesus. He can move forward, leading the apostles to spread the Good News. That is what forgiveness does; it gives us the freedom to live the life we are called to live in Christ.

Write a letter to Jesus about your sins. List them, ask for forgiveness, pour out your heart to him and invite him in to take your sin away.

(As always, if you are Catholic, consider confession.)

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Unlocking Freedom with Jesus

January 29, 2021 by Deanna Bartalini Leave a Comment

We live in a fallen world. No news there. We long for something to help us. We often look in many places before coming to the One who can help us. Unbound is a prayer process that can help us rid ourselves of past sins and hurts by others. Even those of us who receive the sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation often hold onto our sins, refusing to forgive ourselves though God has done so.

If after listening to this episode you are interested in learning more, go to the Heart of the Father website.

There are 5 Keys to Unbound:

Repentance & Faith
Forgiveness
Renunciation
Authority
The Father’s Blessing

All of this is done in the name of Jesus. It is gentle, though it can be emotional. The prayer is driven by the needs of the person coming for prayer. The person leading the prayer and the intercessor are conduits of God’s mercy and healing.

I encourage everyone to look into this prayer, especially if you feel weary and weighed down by life. Many times, by surrendering past hurts and lies we have believed about ourselves, that burden is lifted. This process is not a substitute for counseling or medical help, rather, it si of help for our soul.

Another good resource is the book, Unbound by Neal Lozano.

Do you have unresolved burdens or sins in your life? Pray. Thank God for all He has already done for you in these areas and then ask if Unbound is something for you. If it is, go to the website to find a group in your area who can pray with you. If you have nay questions or can’t find someone to pray with you, please email me dgbartalini(at)gmail(dot)com.

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Cleansing

January 22, 2021 by Deanna Bartalini 1 Comment

What is the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation?

This sacrament forgives our sins, reconciles us to God and his people, and gives us the grace to not sin again. In John 20: 22b-23 Jesus is with the apostles, “he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the holy Spirit. Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are retained.”

Where do we start?

First we need to examine our conscience. There are many ways to do this: use the 10 Commandments as a guide, review the past few weeks and months , sit quietly and think of the times you have less than your best.

If you haven’t been in a while, tell the priest. He will talk you through the steps.

It’s important that we have contrition, that is, are sorry for our sins. We also need the desire to amend our ways so we don’t sin again. We say our sins aloud to the priest and then he offers us absolution and gives us a penance.

What do we receive in the sacrament?

Unbelievable grace. Forgiveness. The strength to not sin again.

Those are just a few gifts we receive and that why going to confession is so important and helpful.

If you are Catholic, consider going to receive the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation. If you are not Catholic, ask forgiveness of anyone you have hurt and pray to receive grace to not to it again.

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Wednesday Wisdom

December 30, 2020 by Deanna Cauthen Leave a Comment

Episode 66–Wednesday Wisdom

‘The Working Woman Radio Show’ recently kicked off a new feature of the podcast called ‘Wednesday Wisdom’.

It’s a time when I ask my listeners to give me their feedback about a particular question, and then I read and share the wisdom that they gave me on the show.

But this December’s ‘Wednesday Wisdom’ will be a little different. The question’ for this month is ‘What are some life lessons that can be learned from 2020?’ and since this is the last show of the calendar year, I decided to share some of the personal wisdom I gleaned from my own observations and experiences, over the past year.

I want to share with you 12 life lessons that I have learned from this past year.

So let’s get started.

Helpful Resources

Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life

Often, Christians focus so much on being loving and unselfish that they forget their own limits and limitations. When confronted with their lack of boundaries, they ask:

– Can I set limits and still be a loving person?
– What are legitimate boundaries?
– What if someone is upset or hurt by my boundaries?
– How do I answer someone who wants my time, love, energy, or money?
– Aren’t boundaries selfish?
– Why do I feel guilty or afraid when I consider setting boundaries?

Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend offer biblically-based answers to these and other tough questions, showing us how to set healthy boundaries with our parents, spouses, children, friends, co-workers, and even ourselves.

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

One of the most inspiring and impactful books ever written, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People has captivated readers for nearly three decades. It has transformed the lives of presidents and CEOs, educators, and parents—millions of people of all ages and occupations.

Now, this 30th-anniversary edition of the timeless classic commemorates the wisdom of the 7 Habits with modern additions from Sean Covey.

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The Freedom of Forgiveness | Some Women Podcast

The Freedom of Forgiveness | Some Women Podcast

Forgiveness

Forgiveness

Show Notes: Episode 10 – Forgiveness

Christian Spiritual Inspiration

Christian Spiritual Inspiration ~ Episode 323

The benefits are undeniable: emotional healing, strengthened relationships, and a deeper connection to God our Savior.

The Lord can help you to find like-minded friends and, through prayer, bring those people into your life!

The journey of faith is ever-changing.

Sometimes, when I write these talks, the Lord leads me in the opposite direction I want to go — this is one of them. Is this Christian spiritual inspiration from the Holy Spirit?

Toward Forgiveness

Joseph in the Old Testament

Scripture

Joseph as a ‘Type’

Peter denies, Jesus forgives

What is sin?

Scripture

Sin is gone

Unlocking Freedom with Jesus

There are 5 Keys to Unbound:

Cleansing

What is the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation?

Where do we start?

What do we receive in the sacrament?

Wednesday Wisdom

Episode 66–Wednesday Wisdom

Helpful Resources

Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

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