Summary

Summaryβ€œI remember the shock of that late evening in August 2000 when a policeman’s knock shattered my worldβ€”I learned my son Michael had been stabbed. Michael was such a gentle soul who loved animals and faithfully attended Mass; losing him felt like losing a piece of my own heart. In the days after the tragedy, I was consumed by angerβ€”first at the boy who took Michael’s life and then at God Himself. I stopped praying, stopped going to church, and wandered through grief like a shell.

But a small voice persuaded me to join a support group for grieving parents. Though I resisted, I began journaling my pain, and eventually my husband and I took a trip to Junction, Texas. One morning on a quiet hill, I poured out my bitterness to God. Suddenly, His peace flooded me, and I felt that old self die as a new self was born. God whispered that I must forgive the young man in prison. Though I was terrified, I met him with an advocate south of Dallas and, in that ten-minute meeting, let go of my unforgiveness. I felt my heart breathe again.

Then came the hardest forgivenessβ€”to forgive myself. For years I replayed the β€œwhat ifs,” torturing myself with guilt that I wasn’t a perfect mother. But counseling with my priest taught me that God’s grace restores even the deepest wounds. Months later, I received word that the boy was paroled. My mother’s heart worried for himβ€”would he know Christ? Would he find a job? I continue to pray for him.

Today, I serve in a ministry, sharing my story of grief, forgiveness, and God’s unending mercy. If you carry unforgiveness, cry out to Himβ€”He is waiting to make you new. πŸ™β€οΈ

A mother, devastated by the murder of her beloved son, finds herself engulfed in a maelstrom of anger, bitterness, and profound loss. Overwhelmed by unimaginable pain, she decides to take the challenging journey of healing and forgiveness. Through this arduous process, Jane Woodring learns to live again, reconcile with God, extend forgiveness to the boy who shattered her family, and, most importantly, forgive herself.

—————-
This content is copyrighted to Shalom Media. Any unauthorized reproduction, redistribution, or re-upload is strictly prohibited. Action will be taken against those who violate the copyright conditions. If you are interested in collaborating with Shalom World or for any media related queries, you can contact us at info@shalomworld.com
—————-
YouTube Channels
—————-
Shalom World: https://www.youtube.com/@shalomworld
Shalom World EspaΓ±ol: https://www.youtube.com/ShalomWorldEspanol
Shalom World Deutsch: https://www.youtube.com/@ShalomWorldDeutsch
SW Prayer: https://www.youtube.com/@ShalomWorldPrayer
Shalom World News: https://www.youtube.com/@shalomworldnews

—————-
Websites
—————-
Shalom World: https://www.shalomworld.org
Support us at: https://shalomworld.org/donate
SW Prayer: https://www.swprayer.org/
Shalom World Podcasts: https://www.shalomworld.org/podcasts
Shalom World Fellowship: https://fellowship.shalomworld.org/
Shalom Tidings: https://www.shalomtidings.org
SW+: https://www.shalomworld.org/swplus
Shalom Media: https://shalommedia.org/
SW Pals: http://swpals.org/

—————-
Social Media
—————-
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shalomworld
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shalomworldtv/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShalomWorldTV
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shalom-world

Shalom World Regions: (Facebook)
Europe: https://www.facebook.com/EuropeShalomWorld
Australia: https://www.facebook.com/ShalomWorldAustralia
—————-
Mobile Apps
—————-
Shalom World Mobile App: https://www.shalomworld.org/watchon/apps
Connected TV: https://www.shalomworld.org/watchon/
Shalom Tidings App: https://shalomtidings.org/our-app/

—————– Source —————–

Time Chapters
Β 
01:04 Son Stabbed
05:45 Remembering Michael
07:05 Offender Sentenced
09:20 Anger at God
10:10 Seeking Help
12:24 Reconciliation with God
14:54 Forgiving the Killer
17:36 Forgiving Herself
19:04 Praying for Killer
20:29 Sharing Hope
author avatar
Shalom World
Welcome to the official Shalom World YouTube channel! We are reaching out to the world with the Truth and Peace that can only be found in Jesus Christ! Amidst the sea of secular media offering lies and sins disguised as freedom and rights, we know that you are searching for something more for yourself and your loved ones. Let SHALOM WORLD be your source of informative, inspirational and vibrant entertainment, reaching out to everyone everywhere. On our channel, you’ll find in depth Bible studies, moving testimonies of God’s word in people’s lives, discussions about theology and apologetics, Mass livestreams from the Pope, and much more! Β 
See Full Bio