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Desmond Tutu and Mpho Tutu (Harper Collins, 2014)

In The Bookof Forgiving, Desmond Tutu and his daughter, Mpho, explain the four-step processof forgiveness—Telling the Story, Naming the Hurt, Granting Forgiveness, and Renewing or Releasing the Relationship—as well as offer meditations, exercises, and prayers to guide the reader along the way.

The perfect companion for your forgiveness journey, The Book of Forgiving lays out the simple but profound truths about the significance of forgiveness and why granting forgiveness is the greatest gift we can give to ourselves.

DATE	TOPIC	PRESENTER
Sept. 11	Introduction & Ch.1, “Why Forgive?” (pp. 1-29) Introduction by Anna Grotenhuis Listen to Rev. Howard’s reflection Questions and answers	Rev. Anne Howard, Exec. Director, The Beatitudes Society
Sept. 18	Ch. 2, “What Forgiveness Is Not” (pp. 31-43) Introduction by Judith McDermott Listen to Matthew Fox’s reflection Questions and answers	Matthew Fox, noted scholar and author
Sept. 25	Ch. 3, “Understanding the Fourfold Path” (pp. 45-63) Introduction by Martha Siegel Listen to Dawn George’s reflection Questions and answers	Dawn George, Marriage & Family Therapist
Oct. 2	Ch. 4, “Telling the Story” (pp. 67-92) Introduction by Bob Doering Listen to Fr. Jim’s reflections Questions and answers >	Rev. Jim Clarke, St. John Seminary
Oct. 9	Ch. 5, “Naming the Hurt” (pp. 93-117). Three YouTube videos featuring Rev. Tutu were shown in this session: Interview with Bill Moyers (10 min.) Rev. Tutu on Truth & reconciliation (7’45”) Desmond Tutu, Peacemaker (up to 48’29”), specifically episodes at 6’55” on contemplation, 23’50” on the spiritual component of truth & reconciliation, and 29′-end on the three stages of reconciliation.	Video presentations featuring Desmond Tutu
Oct. 16	Ch. 6, “Granting Forgiveness” (pp. 119-143) Introduction by John Michal Listen to Imam Yama’s reflections Questions and answers	Imam Yama Niazi, Islamic Society of S.B.
Oct. 23	Ch. 7, “Renewing or Releasing the Relationship” (pp. 145-162) Introduction by Judith McDermott Listen to Dr. Weininger’s reflection & meditations Questions and answers	Radhule Weininger, Clinical Psychologist
Oct. 30	Ch. 8, “Needing Forgiveness” (pp. 165-194) Introduction by Elizabeth Ruhge’ Listen to Katherine Collis’s reflections & guided meditations More reflections & discussion	Katherine Collis, Dir., Center for Spiritual Renewal, La Casa de Maria
Nov. 6	Ch. 9, “Forgiving Yourself” (pp. 195-214) Introduction by Keith Forster Listen to Perie Longo’s reflections More reflections & poetry discussion	Perie Longo, Marriage & Family Therapist, Poet Laureate of Santa Barbara
Nov. 13	Ch. 10, “A World of Forgiveness” (pp. 215-229) Introduction by Thomas Heck Listen to Dennis Rivers’ reflections Concluding reflections by Dennis Rivers Click here to see the handout that accompanied Dennis Rivers’ presentation.	Dennis Rivers, Editor of www.LiberationTheology.org