109.  Is there forgiveness?

There is forgiveness, but if sin has taken place it is impossible to erase it as if it had never happened. God, however, is longsuffering, a loving Father, who does not reject us because of our evil, but gives us time and the possibility to reform and improve ourselves. This is the forgiveness about which Jesus taught us in his parables. (See for example the parable of the Prodigal Son, Luke 15:11-30.)

110.  From whom may we expect forgiveness of our sins?

We may expect forgiveness of our sins only from God.

111. How can we expect forgiveness of our sins?

    We can expect forgiveness of our sins by God only if we sincerely repent, turn away from our sins and daily strengthen ourselves in love and goodness.