We often cause our own pain

An amazing prayer I would share with you: 

“God of justice, God of mercy, bless all those who are surprised with pain this day from suffering caused by their own weakness or that of others. Let what we suffer teach us to be merciful; let our sins teach us to forgive. This we ask through the intercession of Jesus and all who died forgiving those who oppressed them. Amen” – p. 59 People’s Companion to the Breviary

I read this in the morning and experienced the truth of it that evening.  God have mercy to us all.