"Forgiveness Vespers is a wonderful start to the Lenten season. It is truly a way to cleanse your heart from any animosity or anger you may have kept within throughout the year. I cannot imagine starting the holy journey any other way."  - Jessica Harroz

"It offers a feeling of cleansing and relief to convey face-to-face apologies while humbly asking their forgiveness." - Juanita Krause

"By the end, when you have asked and given forgiveness to all, your soul will feel free, your eyes will see the light, brighter. Our journey through Lent is best set when it begins with Forgiveness Sunday services." - Jeff Massad

"It's an emotional and spiritual shower." - Al Mamary

"Forgiveness Vespers is special to me because it allows us a glimpse into the magnitude of forgiveness our Lord bestows upon us. Not only do we have the opportunity to forgive everyone with us at the service, but we also have the opportunity to be forgiven and forgive ourselves, which is at times the hardest forgiveness of all." - Karla Cohlmia