He has not dealt with us as our sins merit,
nor requited us as our wrongs deserve.
For as the heavens tower over the earth,
so his mercy towers over those who fear him.
As far as the east is from the west,
so far has he removed our sins from us.
As a father has compassion on his children,
so the LORD has compassion on those who fear him. (Psalm 103:10-13 NABRE)
I don't think of it often enough, but what a relief it is that God doesn't deal with us as we deserve! Instead of that "eye for an eye" sort of justice, he is full of mercy for those who fear him and call him father. He has compassion on his people, removing our sins from us as though they were never there.
Especially during Lent as we share in this Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy, we are called to reflect God's divine generosity by practicing works of mercy toward others.
Today, I will be grateful that the Lord deals with us mercifully and with compassion.
Saint Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows, patron of the clergy, pray for us.
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