St. Margaret Mary Alacoque says: “Praise be to Jesus.”

“I have come to explain to you the anatomy of unforgiveness, as this is such an obstacle between the human heart and the Sacred Heart of Jesus.”

“Unforgiveness is really a form of pride. The soul cannot let go of the woundedness by such and such a person; or if the unforgiveness takes the form of guilt, he cannot forgive himself for having done such and such a thing. In this pride is impatience and perfectionism. The soul is impatient with others' imperfections or, in the case of guilt, his own.”

“Humility is the victor over any form of unforgiveness. Humility accepts the error or sin of self or others and moves on. A prayer for the well-being of the one whom you cannot forgive is a good start.”

“Every day pray to recognize the unforgiveness in your own heart, and pray that others forgive you.”