As we Forgive our Debtors

Saturday in the Octave of Pentecost Trinity Episcopal Church, Cranford, NJ Romans 8:12-17, 26-27; Matthew 6:5-13 “And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.” I grew up a United Methodist. My father was a pastor so we were in church quite often. I remember as a pre-teen being in a prayer meeting that I’m assuming was ecumenical, because of what happened. At some point during the meeting, we prayed the Lord’s Prayer in unison. When we got to this line, “Forgive us our…” I said, “Trespasses” just like I always had. But somewhere in the room, … Continue reading As we Forgive our Debtors