Mercy & Tenderness

We need mercy.  

We may not deserve it but we are desperately in need. 

We also need tenderness. 

"So He asks us, "Will you be my hands? Will you show my heart? Will you act toward people (the ones you really want to to turn away from) the way that I would act toward them? Because that's the only way they're going to see me."" Keeping in Balance/Walking with Purpose

We must be the hands and heart of Jesus. 

Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us rid ourselves of every burden and sin that clings to us and persevere in running the race that lies before us while keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, the leader and perfecter of faith. For the sake of the joy that lay before him he endured the cross, despising its shame, and has taken his seat at the right of the throne of God. Consider how he endured such opposition from sinners, in order that you may not grow weary and lose heart. Hebrews 12:1-3 
Run the race. 
Eyes on Jesus. 
There is joy ahead. 
Do not lose heart. 
God have mercy. 

Our Lady of Tenderness, pray for us!