Forgiveness & Mercy

Sister Anita Louise, our prioress, wrote a reflection that was published in a book called Give Us This Day.  One part of her reflection really struck me:

“…praying reminds us that we, too, need to receive God’s merciful love. So let us intercede for those who wrong us and ask God to forgive and be merciful. Then we can trust that God indeed will remember his people…all of us!”

God gives us each His merciful love. Through God’s love, we show others forgiveness and mercy. I believe God doesn’t want us to be selective; He wants us to forgive all that has wronged us. I know that this is not always easy, and I myself am not the best at it. Living as a sister in the community helps me do this. And I am not transforming on my own, as I have a community of women that helps me do this. We call each other to seek God’s mercy daily.