God -the perfect example of mercy

Abstract

He message about God’s mercy came from our homeland. St. Sr. Faustyna Kowalska became its advocate and St. Pope John Paul IIits greatest preacher in the world. Pope Francis described themain characteristics ofGod's mercy inthe bull "Misericordiae vultus" (Vatican, 12 April2015). Mercyisa blessingforevery human being, because each of usis a sinner. However, it is importantnot to confusemercywith passive acceptance of evilornaively understood tolerance.Being merciful like God requires not only goodness, but also wisdom and patient waiting until anerring man turns away from the evil he committed. Unconditional and irrevocable love of God to manis the first manifestation of God's mercy.In the parableof the prodigal son, Jesus explains that Godforgives usbeforewe even ask him to do it; yet, man acceptshis merciful love when he repentsandreturns to God