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Surprised by Mercy


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In this full-length episode of Draw Near, we return to the mic for a heartfelt conversation on one of the most essential themes of our faith—mercy.

What does it really mean to be merciful? Is mercy just forgiveness, or something more? And in a world full of division, anxiety, and wounds, how can God’s mercy truly heal us and flow through us to others?

Together, we explore:

  • How Scripture and the Catechism define mercy
  • The surprising ways we’ve experienced God’s mercy in our lives
  • Why mercy is essential to healing broken relationships—and how to live it
  • Practical ways to grow in compassion, patience, and forgiveness (including with ourselves)
  • Why mercy and truth must go hand-in-hand in today’s Church and culture
  • A powerful story about St. Francis and rebuilding the Church with love and mercy
  • What it means to show mercy without compromising truth
  • We also share personal stories of struggle, healing, and God’s never-ending patience, including a time of wrestling with anger toward God—and how mercy transformed it.

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