A quotation from Pope Francis:

One cannot live without seeking forgiveness, or at least, one cannot live at peace, especially in the family. We wrong one another every day. We must take into account these mistakes, due to our frailty and our selfishness. However, what we are asked to do is to promptly heal the wounds that we cause, to immediately reweave the bonds that break within the family. If we wait too long, everything becomes more difficult. There is a simple secret to healing wounds and to avoiding recriminations. It is this: do not let the day end without apologizing... If we learn to apologize promptly and to give each other mutual forgiveness, the wounds heal, the marriage grows stronger, and the family becomes an increasingly stronger home, which withstands the shocks of our smaller or greater misdeeds.

-- Wednesday general audience, Nov. 4, 2015
 

How do your spouse and you manage forgiveness in your marriage?

There is no doubt that forgiveness is one of the keys to a satisfying and long lasting marriage.  Click the links below for some helpful advice and information about practicing forgiveness in your marriage.

• "Forgiveness Fundamentals" from For Your Marriage
• "How Forgiveness Can Transform Your Marriage" from The Gottman Institute