Saint Bernard of Clairvaux

My merit comes from His mercy; for I do not lack merit so long as He does not lack pity. And if the Lord’s mercies are many, then I am rich in merits.

Saint Catherine of Genoa

I see paradise has no gate, but whoever desires may enter there, for God is all mercy and stands with open arms to admit us to His glory.

Saint John Chrysostom

Even if we have thousands of acts of great virtue to our credit, our confidence in being heard must be based on God’s mercy and His love for men. Even if we stand at the […] Read More

Blessed Francis X. Seelos

It is not your justice but God’s mercy which is the motive of your trust. He is the God of all consolations and the Father of mercies. He does not wish the death of sinners […] Read More

Saint Therese of Lisieux

No one can make me frightened anymore, because I know what to believe about His mercy and His love; I know that in the twinkling of an eye all those thousands of sins would be […] Read More

Servant of God Fr. John Hardon

Mercy is love shown not only to those in need or love shown not only to those who are in want, but mercy is love shown to those who are not lovable.

Saint John Eudes

Divine Mercy reigns so perfectly in Mary’s Heart that she bears the name of Queen and Mother of Mercy. And this most loving Mary has so completely won the heart of God’s mercy that he […] Read More

Saint John Cassian

We are characterized by whether we respond zealously or lackadaisically to the kindly dispensations of God. This perspective is plainly expressed in the healing of the two blind men. Jesus was passing by, a fact […] Read More

Saint Paul Le-Bao-Tinh

May you give endless thanks in joy to God, from whom every good proceeds; bless the Lord with me, “for his mercy is forever. My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, my spirit rejoices […] Read More

Saint Therese of Lisieux

O my God! Will your Justice alone find souls willing to immolate themselves as victims? Does Your Merciful Love need them too?’ How sweet is the way of Love! How I want to apply myself […] Read More