As Jesus continues to emphasize forgiveness, I humbly bring myself before God who forgives me everything, who loves me beyond any sin. The forgiveness that God gives is often difficult for me to receive. I think of how it is given generously to me so that I may give it freely to others.

I pray for those who have caused me hurt and, even if I can’t wish them well now, I pray that one day I might.

—Excerpted from Sacred Space: The Prayer Book 2023 by the Irish Jesuits