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The Trinitarian M.A.P.
M — Mindset Forgiving is not saying it did not hurt.
A — Aim One honest conversation within 30 days.
P — Practice Pray for him by name each morning.
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Chapter ReflectionWhat your chapter teaches and how it speaks to your situation.
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A Saint Who Walked This RoadA real saint who faced something like you, and what they teach you.
Your PrayerA personal prayer in your own words, naming your struggle and your saint.
Scripture for Reflection3 to 5 verses chosen for your question, each with a one-line meaning.
Chapter SongEvery chapter has its own song. Listen as you reflect.
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Prayer RemindersMorning, midday and evening nudges by push or email, at your times, walking your question forward with today’s Mass readings.
My JourneyYour daily streak, milestone badges and a 90-day prayer rhythm.
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Step 1
Choose a chapter
Pick one of the 81 chapters of the BFG Handbook, like 49: The Good Shepherd, or let a chapter find you.
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49: The Good Shepherd ▾
47: Inner Wisdom
48: Be Still and Let God
49: The Good Shepherd
50: To Die is Gain
51: Mysterious Power…
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Pick an area of life
Choose what you want to grow in: Forgiveness, Overcoming anxiety, Marriage, Career, Grief and 40+ more.
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Chapter from BFG Handbook
49: The Good Shepherd ▾
Area of Life to Improve
Forgiveness ▾
Prayer life
Forgiveness
Gratitude
Overcoming anxiety
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Share your question
Type your question or challenge in your own words. Be honest; it is just between you and God.
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Chapter
49: The Good Shepherd ▾
Area of life
Forgiveness ▾
Your question or challenge
How do I forgive my brother after years of hurt?
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How do I forgive my brother after years of hurt?
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Chapter 49 · Forgiveness
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Chapter Reflection
What your chapter teaches and how it speaks to your situation.
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Chapter Reflection
The Good Shepherd does not wait for the lost sheep to find its own way home. He goes out, carries it, and rejoices. Forgiveness begins the same way: not with feeling ready, but with letting Christ carry the hurt…
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The Trinitarian M.A.P.
Mindset to adopt, Aim to pursue, and daily Practice to start this week.
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The Trinitarian M.A.P.
M — Mindset Forgiving is not saying it did not hurt.
A — Aim One honest conversation within 30 days.
P — Practice Pray for him by name each morning.
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A Saint Who Walked This Road
A real saint who faced something like you, and what they teach you.
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A Saint Who Walked This Road
St. Maria Goretti forgave the man who took her life, and her mercy led him to conversion. She shows that forgiveness can heal both hearts…
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Your Prayer
A personal prayer in your own words, naming your struggle and your saint.
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Prayer
Lord Jesus, Good Shepherd, carry me where I cannot walk alone. Give me a heart to forgive my brother. St. Maria Goretti, pray for me. Amen.
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Scripture for Reflection
3 to 5 verses chosen for your question, each with a one-line meaning.
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Scripture for Reflection
• Colossians 3:13 — “Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” • Matthew 18:21-22 — Seventy times seven. • John 10:11 — “I am the good shepherd.”
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Chapter Song
Every chapter has its own song. Listen as you reflect.
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Chapter Song
Song 49: The Good Shepherd
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A Place to Go
Catholic churches near you, with Mass and Confession times and one-tap directions.
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A Place to Go
St. Joseph Catholic Church0.8 mi · Mass 5:30 PM · Confession Sat 3 PM
Holy Family Parish1.6 mi · Mass 7:00 PM
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Prayer Reminders
Morning, midday and evening nudges by push or email, at your times, walking your question forward with today’s Mass readings.
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Have a follow-up, or something on your heart? Ask BFG is a conversation grounded in Catholic teaching, the saints and the BFG Handbook. Talk or type, listen to the answer, and every chat is saved.
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Who is the patron saint of lost causes?
St. Jude, one of the Twelve Apostles, is invoked when hope seems lost…
