Here Are Our Favorite Pope Quotes To Inspire You On The Road To Healing After Divorce

From Amanda Rose

“In short, we are called to show mercy because mercy has first been shown to us. Pardoning offenses becomes the clearest expression of merciful love, and for us Christians it is an imperative from which we cannot excuse ourselves. At times how hard it seems to forgive! And yet pardon is the instrument placed into our fragile hands to attain serenity of heart.” – Pope Francis, The Face of Mercy

If Christ hadn’t taught forgiveness in the Gospel, I’d likely never wanted to forgive my ex-husband. It was only through the words of Christ in the Gospel, my determination to live those words, and hours of prayer that I was able to even begin to forgive the man who had abandoned me. Forgiveness doesn’t mean that what happened was good or that I’m happy about it. It just means that I’m surrendering my anger and pain to God, thus freeing myself from the venom that would destroy my soul. I attest that there is no “serenity of heart” while anger and bitterness rule. God extends bountiful mercy towards you time and again. When you forgive a former spouse – or another who’s hurt you – you are not only extending mercy to them, but you are also expressing gratitude to God for the unmerited mercy he has sown you.