We stand at the altar, gifts in hand, but our minds return to those we've wronged. We face the truth, listing names and deeds, preparing our hearts for amends. Grace teaches us not to ignore these ties but to strengthen them. The gift of mercy doesn’t erase our past; it calls us to address it. We turn back, seeking reconciliation, knowing forgiveness lies in this act. We must repair what we’ve broken, not just for them, but for ourselves. Grace empowers us to face the past honestly, transforming wounds into healing. We step forward, gifts ready, with bonds mended and hearts open. In this cycle of grace and amends, we find true peace and freedom.
May we find peace and freedom in the grace that empowers us to face the past, seek reconciliation, and mend the bonds we've broken.
(inspired Richard Rohr, Breathing under Water; Anne Lamott, Hallelujah Anyway)