Deal with us in your kindness and great mercy 

“And now we follow you with our whole heart, we fear you and we pray to you. Do not let us be put to shame, but deal with us in your kindness and great mercy. Deliver us by your wonders, and bring glory to your name, O Lord.” (DN 3: 41-43)

All of us need it desperately—God’s “kindness and great mercy.” In so many situations, we deal with a lack of kindness and mercy; we feel used and like tools for somebody’s goals. We know that in this relationship we are the most secure persons in the world.

“Even now, says the LORD, return to me with your whole heart; for I am gracious and merciful.” (Gospel Acclamation)