We exist in the infinite embrace of God’s mercy. In mercy, we all were created. In mercy, we all live. In mercy, we all have the hope of eternal life.
The lavish mercy of God pours over us in every sunrise and sunset, in every noon and midnight. With every breath, we draw on mercy. With every thought, we capture its spirit and turn it to our hope. The gift of such divine power in us calls us to lavish mercy with our own lives, to be agents of mercy in all things.
This journal is offered as an act of thanksgiving and celebration for that lavish mercy. It is a gathering of reflections and prayers which sift through our ordinary experience to seek the breath-giving grace of God awaiting us there.
My name is Renee Yann. I am a Sister of Mercy. I love to chase God through the bright blessing of words. I love to discover words in the dark blessing of silence. It is a joy to share with you the humble fruit of those mutual blessings.
Our entire theological tradition is expressed in terms of Mercy,
which I define as the willingness to enter into the chaos of others.
James F. Keenan, S.J.
Lavish Mercy 
Amen, Renee. And I love the Keenan quote, btw.
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Sorry, is it appropriate for me to address you as Renee?
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Renee is perfect, dear brother Mitch.❤️
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Ahh, The blessing of chasing God is discovering some of the depths of His lavishness in is mercy.
Great thoughts Renee
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Thank you, Gary.
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Christmas Blessings dear Renee. Thank you for your sane and inspiring reflections. Love and prayers. Jan
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Every blessing to you, Jan. Merry Christmas!❤️🎄🤶🎅🏻🙏
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May you be rolling in His Lavish Mercy! Miss you !
Sending ❤️and 🙏 for your healing and solace😘
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Very grateful!❤️🙏
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I’ve been meaning to ask you, Renee, whose words those are in the opening image. It’s such a profound quote.
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I wrote that, Mitch.
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Renee Yann’s book, ‘Mercy Surrounds Us,’ is a beautifully written and thought-provoking work that delves into the profound theme of mercy and compassion. The author’s ability to convey the significance of mercy in our lives is commendable. This book is a testament to Renee Yann’s deep understanding of the subject matter and her capacity to inspire and enlighten her readers. ‘Mercy Surrounds Us’ is a commendable contribution to the realm of literature, and Renee Yann deserves recognition for her insightful and well-crafted work.
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Thank you, Annette.❤️🙏
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