So that no one may lack confidence in the divine forgiveness, our Lord like a very kind father consoles us through the words of the Prophet: 'I desire not the death of the sinner, but that he be converted and live,' and again: 'The wickedness of the wicked shall not hurt him, in what day soever he shall turn from his wickedness.' Still, even though His mercy is so great toward all men, it is profitable for us not to delay in turning to the Lord, and not to heap up sin upon sin. -- St. Caesarius of Arles, Homily 65
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