The Gaze of Mercy: A Commentary on Divine and Human Mercy

Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa, preacher to the papal household, explores the transformative power of divine mercy through Scripture and reflection. This commentary examines Jesus as the embodiment of God's mercy—from his encounters with Zacchaeus and the woman caught in adultery to the passion and resurrection as the ultimate expressions of mercy. Cantalamessa illuminates how Christ's merciful gaze reshapes us and calls us to extend that same compassion to others. A profound meditation on both receiving and living mercy in faith.