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We have redemption through his blood,
the forgiveness of our sins,
according to the riches of his grace. |
| Ephesians 1:7 |
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The precious blood of Jesus cried ‘mercy’
for all sinners that repent.
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St. John Fisher, 16th century
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Jesus, remember me
when you come into your kingdom. |
| Luke 23:42 |
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The thief prayed that the Lord would remember him
when he reached his Kingdom,
but the Lord responded: Truly, I say to you,
TODAY you will be with me in Paradise.
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St. Ambrose, 4th century
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As a father pities his children,
so the Lord pities those who fear him.
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| Psalm 103:13 |
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No repentance is too late for the Father of mercies.
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St. Robert Bellarmine, 17th century
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Have mercy on me, O God,
according to your steadfast love;
according to your abundant mercy
blot out my transgressions.
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| Psalm 51:1 |
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A heart truly contrite and humble stirs the mercy of God our Father
in a marvelous way.
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St. Robert Bellarmine, 17th century
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| He arose and went to his father. |
| Jesus; Luke 15:20 |
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The prodigal son went not by the motion of his feet,
but by the progress of his thought.
He who seeks the divine Father by faith
soon finds him present to himself
and has no need to seek him by traversing roads.
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St. Peter Chrysologus, 5th century
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Turn again to the Most High
and away from sin,
hate intensely what he loathes. |
| Sirach 17:21 |
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Let us weep abundantly as we have sinned greatly.
Let careful and long treatment not be lacking
for a deep wound.
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St. Robert Bellarmine, 17th century
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| Repent, and believe in the gospel. |
| Jesus; Mark 1:15 |
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To the one who still remains in this world,
no repentance is too late.
The approach to God’s mercy is open.
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St. Cyprian, 3rd century
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| Have mercy on me, O Lord. |
| Psalm 51:1 |
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The path of repentance consists in prayer that is fervent,
careful, and comes from the heart.
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St. John Chrysostom, 4th century
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