The Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments abound in references to God as “ever rich in mercy.” It is good to remember this, especially when we are discouraged by our sinfulness or tempted to despair of our eternal salvation. In this meditation we consider:

• Our Lord’s incarnation and his suffering and death for our redemption
• His will “that all be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth”
• His forgiving of the sins of many
• His teaching on the mercy of God
• Pope Francis’ reminder that God will always forgive us and his exhortation to ask God for forgiveness
• Our Lord’s sorrow at the death of Judas