“If, on the way to court, you received advice on how you could influence the judge to be less severe in your case, would you not consider following that advice? Surely you would, unless the ‘way’ involved bribery, or something corrupt.
“And in fact Jesus, our very judge, has described an upright way that we can avoid severity on the Day of Judgment. Simply put, the way is for us to show mercy.”
In a recent commentary, Monsignor Charles Pope (pastor of Holy Comforter-Saint Cyprian Parish, Washington, DC) reflected on the importance of having a merciful and forgiving heart.
To access Msgr. Pope’s complete post, please visit:
Msgr. Charles Pope: Blessed (and also very smart) are the Merciful (12 MAR 14)
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