Ellis PetersOnce, I remember, Father Abbot said that our purpose is justice, and with God lies the privilege of mercy. But even God, when he intends mercy, needs tools to his hand.
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In a traditional monastery, Father Abbot is a monk who is in charge of the daily administration of the monastery. In the monastery, he is known as a man with great wisdom and knowledge. In this quote, he is talking about justice as well as mercy as tools that God uses to achieve his purpose. In this case, he is talking about how God’s mercy is important for him to use if he has to deliver justice. The subject of this page came from: http://www.lionkingofheaven.com/2015/01/10-inspirational-daily-quotes-from-.html
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