Written by Ken Gire, a contemporary author
Help me Jesus to look at you through the eyes of that thief on the cross. Grant me the grace, I pray, to see in your eyes the forgiveness that he saw. Grant me the grace to live such a life that when you do remember me in your kingdom, O Lord, you may remember me with a smile, and look forward to the day when I too, will be with you in paradise. Amen.
And he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” And he [Jesus] said to him, “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise.” [Luke 23:42-43]