Ricky Rivero on Forgiveness

Recently I watched an interview of Boy Abundo on Ricky Rivero, the gay survivor of an attempted murder and robbery. Asked whether he has already forgiven the criminal, he replied: "In my heart I believe I have already forgiven him, but I believe that justice has to be served.". Very well said. Justice first comes before forgiveness. This is probably the reason why I can't seem to forgive my mother now. I haven't had any justice from all the wicked things she did to me. Justice is mandatory and is everyone's right to have it. Forgiveness is optional and a privilege given to others. Be thankful if you have been granted that privilege, otherwise, don't demand forgiveness from others just because your Church says so. Forgiveness is not mandatory. Justice is.