Servant of God Dorothy Day

We do what we can, and the whole field of all the Works of Mercy is open to us. There is a saying, “Do what you are doing.”

Saint Bernard of Clairvaux

She (i.e. Mary) is called the Queen of Mercy because she opens the abyss and treasure of Divine Mercy to whom she chooses, when she chooses and as she chooses.

Pope Francis

We need to understand properly this mercy of God, this merciful Father who is so patient…. Let us remember the Prophet Isaiah who says that even if our sins were scarlet, God’s love would make […] Read More

Saint Gemma Galgani

What sins! Oh, Jesus, deliver me from their weight! . . . Their number makes me shudder. I accept, Jesus, all the pains, all the afflictions You will send me. I really deserve so many […] Read More

Saint John Chrysostom

Jesus speaks here (Blessed are the merciful) not only of those who show mercy by giving worldly goods but also of those who demonstrate mercy in their actions. There are many ways to show mercy. […] Read More

Saint Teresa of Avila

I had many friends to help me to fall; but as to rising again, I was so much left to myself, that I wonder now I was not always on the ground. I praise God […] Read More

Saint Augustine

Two works of mercy set a man free: forgive and you will be forgiven, and give and you will receive.

Saint Louis IX of France

If [the offender] asks [for] mercy, you ought to pardon him, and accept his apology so that God may be pleased with you.

Venerable Pope Pius XII

Let all, therefore, try to approach with greater trust the throne of grace and mercy of our Queen and Mother, and beg for strength in adversity, light in darkness, consolation in sorrow; above all let […] Read More