Msgr. Pope on the Importance of Being Merciful

"In [a recent] gospel the Lord gives us a very practical reminder: 'The measure that you measure to others will be measured back to you.' What does this mean?

"Well, if you were on your way to court and you received advice as to how you could influence the judge to be less severe in your case would you not seriously consider following that advice? Surely you would - unless of course the 'advice' involved bribery or some other corrupt activity.

"And in fact Jesus, our judge, has described an upright way by which we can avoid severity on the Day of Judgment. Simply put, the way is for us to show mercy to others."

In a recent commentary, Monsignor Charles Pope (pastor of Holy Comforter-Saint Cyprian Parish, Washington, DC) reflected on why it is importance to pray for a merciful heart and for us to show mercy.

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