The aim of this master thesis is to determine a proper way of discourse and reflection regarding the mystery of Divine Mercy and to show how modern society yearns for it. Examination of relevant literature and an interview with a missionary of mercy have enabled us to elucidate relationships between justice, charity and mercy. Although it appears at first that only the New Testament of the Bible speaks of a merciful God, we have shown that the discourse of a merciful God has its beginnings in the Old Testament. We have examined how the Church should live with the mystery of mercy by considering the exemplary lives of a few saints and theologians, particularly the popes of the late 20th century, starting with Blessed Paul VI. A special chapter is dedicated to the current Pope Francis and the Jubilee Year of Mercy that was observed during the pastoral year of 2015-16. However, the most prominent human and saint in this regard is the Blessed Mother Mary, who is the Mother of Mercy, for she bore Divine Mercy in her womb and was blessed by the same Mercy. The Appendix contains our interview with a missionary of mercy, the Franciscan Friar Ante Vučković, who has answered interesting and relevant questions related to the Divine Mercy. Ultimately, these various ways of looking at the Divine Mercy hopefully lead us to God, who is Mercy Himself and who is a judge; however, He does not judge with a cruel heart but mercifully. His will is not to punish but to save. (Baša 2017)
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