The mercy of Jesus does not trap us in the past; it receives us in truth and opens a new possibility of reconciliation.
Editorial reflection inspired by the Gospels; it is not a literal quotation from Jesus.
Jesus, here I am with my story, my decisions, and what I need to acknowledge. Give me courage to return to you without hiding and humility to repair through action the harm for which I am responsible. Help me receive your mercy without turning it into an excuse and begin again in truth. When reconciliation is not safe, grant me wisdom, firm boundaries, and a heart free from revenge. Amen.
