3. 'Instruments of Divine Mercy'
The love of God for all in Christ is at the very centre of the Christian message. Marists see Mary as Mother of mercy who has a heart for humanity, especially those who suffer greatly, are lost or excluded. Marists receive this mercy of God and in turn want to be instruments of mercy to others. Scripture uses words like 'reaching out', 'searching', 'embracing to his bosom' to describe God's attitude towards the sinner. When Marists are asked to become 'instruments of divine mercy' they are asked to present this feature of God. They are to help build a church which is perceived, not in terms of power, control, and competitiveness, but rather in terms of community, compassion, simplicity, mercy. For this reason Marists embrace and welcome all, exclude no one, and have an open heart to everyone.
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