love, because mercy is love. Mercy is God. Mercy is extending the love of God to someone who is in need. Mercy wants to help and heal. Mercy looks to alleviate pain, frustration, loneliness, and sadness. Mercy is extending forgiveness so that healing can begin. According to St. Faustina, "Mercy is God's greatest attribute." Jesus told her we "Get to know God by contemplating His attributes."
God wants a completely loving relationship with each of us. He wants nothing to stand in the way, especially sin. He wants to heal us and then to trust Him. We must trust that God wants what is best for us. He never stops loving. He never stops caring and He never stops forgiving a contrite heart. His Mercy wraps us in His love and makes us whole again. And once we trust God to fill us with His loving mercy, then it flows forth from us and touches others. It is no wonder then why Pope Francis said that, " Mercy is the best thing we can feel; it changes the world." Let's spend some quiet time this week being wrapped in God's Mercy.
