Reconciling With Self

One of the major themes of Lent is reconciliation, the making of peace between opponents;  the settling of disputes or misunderstandings between neighbors, colleagues, friends and relatives as well as mending our relationship with God through the Sacrament of Reconciliation.  Jesus is very firm on the importance of reconciliation:  Therefore, if you bring your gift to the altar, and there recall that your brother has anything against you, leave your gift there at the altar, go first and be reconciled with your brother and then come and offer your gift. (Mt 5: 23). But in the reconciliation equation, there must also be forgiveness of self, "self-reconciliation", if you will. It's hard to approach another looking for peace if we still cringe at or duck from the things we have done and have not forgiven or turned over to God, who does forgive them and who urges us to do so as well. Lord Jesus, take my wounds, my weaknesses, the stupid and sinful things I have done and wash them in your blood that my soul and memory be freed from them once and for all. Then, make me a channel of your peace and reconciliation with others..  Amen.
Bro. Rene