Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us.
Thank you for the daily consciousness that I live in a broken world and among broken people who are trying to reach you in the best way they know how. Thank you for the spiritual understanding that I cannot reach you in my own feeble strength, and that it takes the humble greatness of a God who would reach me instead.

Help me not to judge the actions of others, especially those who are sincerely trying. Keep me reminded that sin is not so much a physical action, but rather, a condition of existence in which humanity finds itself. In all my religiosity, I remain a sinner – redeemed by him who became sin for my sake.

I am and will always be in need of forgiveness from you and others towards whom I might have caused grievous harm – intentionally or otherwise. Forgive me, Lord, and keep forgiving me. And grant that I may also – in contemplation of your merciful grace – offer the same measure of forgiveness to my neighbour. When forgiving my neighbour hurts me inside, sensitise me to the reality that forgiving me was a most hurtful thing you had to do.