Each of us, in our own lives, may have someone who has hurt us deeply. While we are not always required to make contact with such individuals, forgiveness and love are required.
Forgiveness means letting go of the offence and no longer dwelling on it.
To love someone is to desire their good, the highest of which is eternal salvation.
If we can pray for the salvation of those who have harmed us, we are fulfilling Christ’s command to love our enemies.
Despite any lingering negative feelings, if we desire that our enemies be saved, we are expressing love.
Pray to receive the grace to forgive and love our enemies. For only through forgiveness and love can we break down the walls of hostility and experience the peace that Christ won for us on the cross.
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