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(2.4) In Jesus, God Pardons the “Divine Way” (Diary, # 1745-1747)
(Diary, # 1747): As shown in history, God pardons man the “divine way” or the merciful
way, in Jesus, in His “infinite goodness…and compassion on (man’s) misery.”
(Diary, # 1745): In due time, God made ready a “tabernacle” for Himself, the Blessed
Virgin Mary. Her “pure heart opened with love for the coming of the Word,” and her
“Immaculate Womb” became the Incarnate Word’s abode, “the inconceivable miracle of His
Mercy” for all time. It is but fitting that God’s “children by grace” give due praise to the “King of
Mercy” (Diary, # 367) and to unite themselves with His Immaculate Mother, as well. For she is
the one who pleases God perfectly; and in union with her, His “children by grace” become more
pleasing to Him, as well.
(Diary, # 1746): Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God and the Redeemer of man,
purposefully “abased Himself” from the time of His Incarnation, all through His “terrible
Passion” and Crucifixion. 99 His condescension did not seek to be united with a superiorly gifted
Seraph; but instead, with man. For it was the flawed and sinful man, but not the angels, who truly
needed the compassion of the God of Mercy, the Father of humanity. And, Mary, “that Snow-
White Lily” became the first to worship the power of God’s mercy.
(Diary, # 1745): But not only does Jesus Christ remit man’s sin and guilt, He also shares
with him, His triumph over the mire of sin, suffering, and death; as well as deliverance from the
certain an d the eternal suffering of being separated from God forever. 100 He also grants man, a
share in the glory of His Divinity as His “child by grace;” gives him the undeserved gifts of
salvation and eternal happiness with Him in Heaven; and can now call God, his “Father” too.
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Ibid., Pope John Paul II, Salvifici Doloris, I-3.
Ibid., Pope John Paul II, Salvifici Doloris, IV-14.
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