And now that Thou has restored to me the knowledge of…
“And now that Thou has restored to me the knowledge of Thyself, O Lord, let thy pardon fall on me, since Thy infinite mercy is not better known in anything than in pardoning a Dismas (the traditional name of the good thief) on the Cross and a Dominicus Corea on the gallows. If in Hell there is room for sinners, in Heaven also there is room for penitents.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Acknowledges divine mercy and forgiveness, comparing the pardoning of a thief and a condemned man as examples of God's boundless compassion.
In simple terms: God's mercy extends to all, even the most condemned.
Key Takeaway
Seek forgiveness and trust divine compassion.
Themes
mercy
forgiveness
compassion
redemption
Mood
humble
reflective
Type
spiritual
theological
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- confession
- spiritual reflection
- seeking absolution
Key Concepts
theology
grace
salvation
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you experience divine mercy in daily life?
- Can forgiveness change a sinner's path?
A Different Perspective
Human justice is limited; divine mercy may be abstract.