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To: G Larry

Throughout his pontificate, Bergolio has stressed the unlimited mercy of God: mercy for adulters; mercy for homos; mercy for pro-abort politicians and abortionists themselves, mercy for murderous immigrants, etc.

It was only at the closing of his phony sex-summit that he finally spoke about the righteous anger of God, in reference to Mr. McCarrick, whom Francis had shielded and promoted from the first days of papacy. Pell’s in jail, in isolation 23 hrs a day. McCarrick is walking around a free layman.


7 posted on 03/01/2019 3:22:17 PM PST by ebb tide (We have a rogue curia in Rome")
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To: ebb tide
"Bergolio has stressed the unlimited mercy of God: mercy for adulterers; mercy for homos; mercy for pro-abort politicians and abortionists themselves, mercy for murderous immigrants, etc."

This is not even true mercy. As Pope Benedict XVI wrote, God's mercy for grave sinners is seen when He grants the grace to repent and the strength to atone for their sins.

When you presumptuously presume to reconcile the unrepentant to God, you not only offend God, but you also endanger the soul of the unrepentant sinner. He no longer sees a need to turn from his evil ways, since he fools himself into thinking his many offenses are OK with God.

11 posted on 03/01/2019 3:41:03 PM PST by Mrs. Don-o (Stone cold sober, as a matter of fact.)
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To: ebb tide
From yesterday's readings:

Reading 1 Sir 5:1-8

Rely not on your wealth; say not: "I have the power."

Rely not on your strength in following the desires of your heart.

Say not: "Who can prevail against me?" or, "Who will subdue me for my deeds?" for God will surely exact the punishment.

Say not: "I have sinned, yet what has befallen me?" for the Most High bides his time. Of forgiveness be not overconfident, adding sin upon sin.

Say not: "Great is his mercy; my many sins he will forgive." For mercy and anger alike are with him; upon the wicked alights his wrath. Delay not your conversion to the LORD, put it not off from day to day.

For suddenly his wrath flames forth; at the time of vengeance you will be destroyed. Rely not upon deceitful wealth, for it will be no help on the day of wrath.

and just to focus:

Of forgiveness be not overconfident, adding sin upon sin.

Say not: "Great is his mercy; my many sins he will forgive."

For mercy and anger alike are with him; upon the wicked alights his wrath.

Delay not your conversion to the LORD,

12 posted on 03/01/2019 3:45:23 PM PST by G Larry (There is no great virtue in bargaining with the Devil)
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