The Fragrance of Divine Mercy (1)

The eternal God is absolutely generous and has unlimited mercy. All creatures in the universe enjoy this mercy according to their capacities. The Most High God bestows his grace and kindness on his servants freely and without imposing obligations on them. People however, show ingratitude for God’s blessings and are disobedient. In return, Divine clemency veils our defects and protects us from being held in infamy. Therefore, religious doctrines put special emphasis on seeking forgiveness from God.Everyone, even the Fourteen Infallibles (on whom be peace), stands before God and seek forgiveness for one's negligence congruent with one's knowledge and degree of perfection. Ordinary servants ask for Divine pardon because of their sins and disobedience; although the Fourteen Infallibles (on whom be peace) never perpetrate major and minor sins and do the recommendable, they ask for Divine pardon because of their engagement with worldly affairs and their needs which are inevitable.The present paper discusses some exquisite issues on repentance and intercession in detail.