Saint Alphonsus Liguori

To show mercy and grant pardon to sinners, God regards as redounding to his own glory. “And therefore shall he be exalted sparing you” (Isaiah 30. 18.). The holy Church says, that God displays his […] Read More

Saint Peter Chrysologus

There are three things, my brethren, by which faith stands firm, devotion remains constant, and virtue endures. They are prayer, fasting and mercy. Prayer knocks at the door, fasting obtains, mercy receives. Prayer, mercy and […] Read More

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

We must trust in the mighty power of God’s mercy. We are all sinners, but His grace transforms us and makes us new.

Saint Catherine of Siena

O dearest daughter, I have determined to show my mercy and loving kindness to the world, and I choose to provide for mankind all that is good…. I want you to know: whatever I give […] Read More

Saint Pio of Pietrelcina

In the tumult of passions and of adverse circumstances, there arises the dear hope of God’s inexorable mercy. Let us hurry confidently to the tribunal of penance where He, with fatherly anxiety, waits for us.

Saint John Cassian

The thief who received the kingdom of heaven, though not as the reward of virtue, is a true witness to the fact that salvation is ours through the grace and mercy of God.

Saint Cyril of Alexandria

“But God said, I require mercy, and not sacrifice; and the acknowledgement of God, and not whole burnt offerings” (Hosea 6:6). What is meant by mercy? and what by sacrifice? By mercy then is signified […] Read More

Blessed Gregory Lopez

If I were to die within a few hours, I would do nothing more than I do now. For now I am actually giving to God all that I have. I cannot give more unless […] Read More