Vatican City, Sep 21, 2016 / 07:34 am
On Wednesday, Pope Francis reflected on the theme of the Jubilee of Mercy, "Merciful like the Father," telling pilgrims that while imitating God's love can seem impossible, it's genuine effort, rather than quantity, that matters.
To be "merciful like the Father" is not just "a slogan for effect, but a life commitment," the Pope said Sept. 21.
However, he also questioned whether Jesus' words to his disciples in the Gospel of Luke are actually realistic, asking "is it really possible to love like God loves and to be merciful like him?"
When looking back at the story of salvation history, Francis noted that God's entire revelation to man consists of his tireless love for humanity which culminates with Jesus' death on the Cross.