Holding on to anger and resentment is a big mistake. Instead of helping a bad situation, being angry for days, weeks or years makes the matter worse and causes even more suffering, especially to the person who is angry. This reading from Sirach explains that if you want Divine Mercy and forgiveness for yourself from God, it is YOU must show it. So let it go to save your own soul. These Sunday Mass readings will help you.
Wrath and anger are hateful things, yet the sinner hugs them tight.
The vengeful will suffer the LORD’s vengeance, for he remembers their sins in detail.
Forgive your neighbor’s injustice; then when you pray, your own sins will be forgiven.
Could anyone nourish anger against another and expect healing from the LORD?
Could anyone refuse mercy to another like himself, can he seek pardon for his own sins?
If one who is but flesh cherishes wrath, who will forgive his sins?
Remember your last days, set enmity aside; remember death and decay, and cease from sin!
Think of the commandments, hate not your neighbor; remember the Most High’s covenant, and overlook faults.
