It is confidence in the merciful love of God
that sustains us daily and
will enable us to stand before the Lord
on the day when he calls us to himself.
(Apostolic Exhortation, C’est la confiance, no.3)
Mercy enables us to understand that violence, rancor, vengefulness have no meaning, and the first victim is whoever feels these sentiments, because he deprives himself of his own dignity. Mercy also opens the door of the heart and allows one to express closeness especially to those who are lonely and marginalized, because it makes them feel as brothers and sisters, and as children of one Father. It favors recognition of those who need consolation and helps one find the appropriate words so as to give comfort.
--Pope Francis
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