The God of the Bible is infinitely demanding and infinitely merciful. Jesus said, “Be perfect as your heavenly Father is perfect,” and he taught us to think of that Father as a good shepherd willing to lay down his life for his sheep. Our spiritual lives get off the rails when we exclusively emphasize one or the other of these dimensions. God hates sin–but he relentlessly, passionately runs after us sinners, eager to draw us back into friendship with him.
A God of Relentless Mercy
Cycle COrdinary TimeWeek 24
by Bishop Robert BarronSeptember 12, 2004
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Authors
Bishop Robert Barron
Catechism
2839, 2795, 1994, 1847, 1846, 1700, 1559, 1468, 1443, 1439, 1423, 604, 545, 589, 477, 241
Liturgical Readings
Cycle C - Ordinary Time - Week 24
Scriptures
James 2:13, Micah 6:8, Matthew 5:48, Matthew 18:10-14, Luke 15:1-32, 1 Timothy 1:12-17, Exodus 32:13-14
Seasons
Ordinary Time
Topics
Bible, Forgiveness, God, Jesus Christ, Justice, Law, Life, Love, Mercy, Morality, Sin