Holy Spirit of Christ, who works within our deep hearts, keep us from returning evil for evil, but instead return good, that we might stop cycles of abuse and offer your love even to those who malign us, through Jesus our example, who forgave those who killed him and now lives forever with you and the Father in perfect joy forever and ever. Amen.
‘Maintain a good conscience so that, when you are maligned, those who abuse you for your good conduct in Christ may be put to shame.’ – 1 Pet. 3:16b