The God Of Mercy

16 Aug

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good,
for his mercy endures forever;
Give thanks to the God of gods,
for his mercy endures forever;
Give thanks to the Lord of lords,
for his mercy endures forever.  (Ps 136:1-3)

One of the messages of our Holy Father, Pope Francis, is that of mercy.  He has said that, “The Lord never tires of forgiving, it is we who tire of asking for forgiveness.”   Mercy is even in his papal motto: Miserando atque eligendo, which, roughly translated, means, “by having mercy and by choosing.”

Pope John Paul II began this emphasis on mercy when he told us, “Be not afraid.”

Be not afraid of God.

God is a God of mercy.  God is a God of love.  God is a God of forgiveness.

We just need to seek Him out.

FAITH ACTION:  Pray to God for His mercy not just for yourself; but, for all of God’s people!