Father, nothing is as difficult as truly forgiving those who hurt me, especially the ones I love, who deeply offended me

How hard it is to forgive them!

So many thoughts run through my mind:

‘Did I start the conflict?’

‘Is it worth it to continue?’

‘I cannot forgive now, Maybe tomorrow…’

Forgiveness costs me so: is it even possible?

Father, I know that pardon and forgiveness only comes through you.

Grant me the grace of Your Mercy,

bless me with the strength to reconcile with those who are close to me, and with those who are far away: a spouse who’s gone, a child that left.

Help me love my neighbour

Do not let the sun go down on my anger and on my grudges

Grace me with making the first step, and I will resemble You.