POPE JPII SLE (FORGIVENESS AND MERCY)

Forgiveness and Mercy

Informed by God’s mercy and Jesus’ model teachings, refers to the act of pardoning an individual for committing a wrongdoing, showing them compassionate kindness.

Describe JPII’s adherence to the belief before his SLE

He promoted mercy as central to the Church’s mission through his encyclical Dives in Misericordia (1980).

Describe JPII’s adherence to the belief during his SLE

He forgave Mehmet on the way to the hospital.

Describe JPII’s adherence to the belief after his SLE

He publicly forgave Mehmet, visiting him in prison, and advocating him in prison and advocating for his pardon.

Describe JPII’s understanding to the belief before his SLE

He understood mercy as an attribute of God and a command to forgive others as Christ forgave (Matthew 6:14-15).

Describe JPII’s understanding to the belief during his SLE

He understood forgiveness as a response to Jesus’ example.

Describe JPII’s understanding to the belief after his SLE

He continued to teach and promote the act of forgiveness framed within his comprehension of this core pillar.

Describe JPII’s faith to the belief before his SLE

He demonstrated strong trust in God’s mercy and Mary’s protection through public teaching and personal devotion.

Describe JPII’s faith to the belief during his SLE

His faith allowed him to instinctively forgive Mehmet.

Describe JPII’s faith to the belief after his SLE

His SLE strengthened his trust in the belief of forgiveness.