God's Mercy

By the tender mercy of God the dawn from on high will break upon us. 

-Luke 1:78

Mercy is a very  special attribute of God. God's abundant mercy is given to us freely just for the taking. It brings peace and harmony to us and to our world. The Beatitude says "Blessed are the merciful for they shall obtain mercy" We should be people of mercy in all circumstances - not condoning, not judging.

Shakespeare says:

"The quality of mercy is not strained.
It droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven
Upon the place beneath." 

God's mercy endures forever. -Psalm 136

-Sr. Finbarr