I am now just 50 days away from finishing my second stint of the Bible In A Year podcast presented by Fr. Mike Schmitz. In fact, we recently wrapped up the entire Old Testament.

For the past few days, we have been journeying through the gospel of Luke. Yesterday, the topic of mercy came up. Fr. Mike summarized mercy as the love that we don’t deserve. Did you know before Jesus walked the earth that mercy was viewed as a weakness? Back in earlier times, people couldn’t wrap their minds around giving someone more than what was just. However, Jesus commands us to a higher calling than simply justice.

Yes, we need to give more to others than what they deserve. What is the trick to being merciful? It is making the decision to love someone the most when they deserve to be loved the least. Easy? Not at all.

Remember, mercy isn’t a virtue for nothing. Don’t Blink.