beyond justice beyond forgiveness beyond mercy beyond benevolence Doing whatever it takes to relieve pain. Willing to allay fear of retribution tolerant understanding considerate comforting Making it so that the victim does not suffer and ache. Helping the offender to make amends and be restored. Compassion… needs to be sympathetic wants to be empathetic inducesContinue reading “Compassion”
Tag Archives: mercy
Humility
“It takes courage to be humble. It is a virtue of truth and justice.”[1] Humility is the simple truth… Talk the talk, walk the walk, Truth abides with justice. Humility never denies the truth… we are what we are, we must do what we must do. “What we have, we have from God, beauty, usefulness,Continue reading “Humility”
My Refuge (Psalm 25)
I lift up my soul and trust, my Lady, Do not let me live in shame and guilt, Do not let my negativity triumph over me. For they will be put to shame, who are deceitful and insincere. Show me your ways, my Lady, guide me in your truth and teach me, I long forContinue reading “My Refuge (Psalm 25)”
Merciful
Blessed are the merciful for they will be shown mercy.[1] Above peace, empathy’s comfort, beyond justice, compassion’s heart, hence harmony’s restoration. Cooperation heals our wounds, our listening first, speaks volumes, and keeps judgment from directing. Forgiving includes forgetting – unfailing generosity fulfills unconditional love, Intrinsic to our covenant, relief precludes anxiety, concern excludes retribution. ThoseContinue reading “Merciful”
Right Intention
Jesus came to make reparation and he taught us to have compassion to do good works was correct action but they must be with the right intention. “No matter how good the work may be, no matter what solace it may bring. unless our intention is super – natural, the greater good is not done.”[1]Continue reading “Right Intention”
Kindness
“I am so anxious that you have an invincible kindness”[1] Show all sincere esteem. Give all the kindness of gentleness and patience. What joy we will live! What blessedness we will have! “For kindness begets kindness.”[2] What holds us? Charity – Bound by God’s love Our hearts beat as one in the Spirit Kindness createsContinue reading “Kindness”
Forgive and Forget
I am asked to forgive those who have offended me This is not easy, when there’s no reparation; and even harder, when there’s no preparation. I am asked to forget what I have forgiven This is possible but difficult to realize. It requires imagination and a penchant to idealize. Truth is not transactional Truth isContinue reading “Forgive and Forget”
Worthiness (Psalm 30)
My Lady, I give you praise lift me out of the depths and do not let my despair consume me. My God, I call to you for help heal me. My Mother, save me from ruination; do not abandon me. I sing with the rest of the wholly holy to ourContinue reading “Worthiness (Psalm 30)”
Instrument
use without abuse employ without exploiting i support justice and serve mercy i embrace sacrifice and abandon selfishness without doubt, i leap with faith with hope i relieve despair light overpowers darkness forgiveness overturns guilt healing overwhelms injury happiness overcomes sadness to give undoes the dullness of apathy to listen brings the courage of telepathyContinue reading “Instrument”
Be the Change
“Let us change our lives, our minds and our hearts. Let us turn our affections from wrongdoing to God.” [i] To talk the talk, I must walk the walk To be transforming, I must embrace being transformed. Believe what I say, because it matches what I do. I empower when I transform, indeed when IContinue reading “Be the Change”
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