You don’t need to wallow in guilt. Wallow in the mercy of God. When you are guilty, say so to God through a confessor. Acknowledge your problems and sins. The moment you have stated them, God puts His Hand over you and you are a newborn babe.
— Saint John Vianney (1786-1859)
When we are conscious of having failed and done wrong, we must humble ourselves before God, and implore his pardon , and then quietly move ahead. Our defect should make us humble, but never cowardly.
–Saint Clement Hofbauer (1751-1820)
Refusing to accept God’s love because we’re unworthy – of course we’re unworthy! – is another golden calf.
–Madeline L’Engle (1918-2007)
No one is as good and merciful as the Lord. But even He does not forgive the unrepentant.
–Saint Mark the Ascetic (Fifth Century)
For the Lord is gracious and merciful and prefers the conversion of a sinner rather than his death. Patient and generous in his mercy, he does not give in to human impatience but is willing to wait a long time for our repentance.
— Saint Jerome (c. 340-420)
