Keywords
religion, Catholic, prayer, faith, forgiveness, family
Abstract
This study examines meanings and processes associated with religious practices of prayer, building faith, and forgiving through in-depth, qualitative interviews with six highly religious Roman Catholic families with children. Families were interviewed using a narrative approach that asked participants to share experiences and challenges related to faith and family life. Three primary themes in the interviews included: (a) prayer helps piece the puzzle together, (b) faith builds a foundation, and (c) forgiveness allows unity to flourish.
Original Publication Citation
*Batson, M., & Marks, L. D. (2008). Making the connection between prayer, faith, and forgiveness in Roman Catholic families. The Qualitative Report, 13, 394-415.
BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Batson, Mindi and Marks, Loren, "Making the Connection between Prayer, Faith, and Forgiveness in Roman Catholic Families" (2008). Faculty Publications. 4901.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/facpub/4901
Document Type
Peer-Reviewed Article
Publication Date
2008-9
Permanent URL
http://hdl.lib.byu.edu/1877/7705
Publisher
The Qualitative Report
Language
English
College
Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Department
Family Life
Copyright Status
Copyright 2008: Mindi Batson, Loren Marks, and Nova Southeastern University
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