“Our Savior is the embodiment of mercy to everyone, for He came to save and transform the entire world and especially every human being. Even more amazing is the truth that we are able to participate in Him, to be nourished by His Body and Blood, the medicine of immortality and holiness in Holy Mystery of the Eucharist. And, yes, we really are able to become merciful as our Father in heaven is merciful. By being filled and transformed by His grace, we may become living icons of the divine love and light even in our most difficult relationships.” Read more: https://blogs.ancientfaith.com/easternchristianinsights/2014/10/05/perfecting-holiness-and-loving-our-enemies-homily-for-the-2nd-sunday-of-luke-and-the-17th-sunday-after-pentecost-in-the-orthodox-church/
