“Forgiveness is the gift you give yourself first.”
Scripture
“Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.”
Matthew 6:12
Carmelite Voice
“Where there is no love, put love — and you will draw out love.”
— St. John of the Cross
“Forgiveness is the gift you give yourself first.”
Scripture
“Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.”
Matthew 6:12
Carmelite Voice
“Where there is no love, put love — and you will draw out love.”
— St. John of the Cross
“You can forgive without forgetting, and you can release without reconciling.”
Scripture
“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”
Ephesians 4:32
Carmelite Voice
“How can we have peace if our soul is at war within?”
— St. Teresa of Ávila
“Grace flows where bitterness once lived. Make room.”
Scripture
“Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.”
Psalm 51:10
Carmelite Voice
“Mercy is the greatest attribute of God.”
— St. Thérèse of Lisieux
“Forgiving is not waiting for the other person to deserve it. It is freeing your own hands so they can hold something better.”
Scripture
“If you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.”
Matthew 6:14
Carmelite Voice
“Love your enemies — and pray for them while you are still learning how.”
— St. Augustine
“Begin with one name. Say it to the Lord, and say: 'I am willing to be willing.' That is already an opening.”
Scripture
“Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.”
Ephesians 4:32
Carmelite Voice
“It is the willingness, not the perfection, that the Lord blesses.”
— St. Francis de Sales