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What the Fathers say
Eastern Fathers
Cyprian
That all sins may be forgiven him who has turned to God with his whole heart... "The Lord will not reject forever; and when he has made low, he will have pity according to the multitude of his mercy. Because he will not bring low from his whole heart, neither will he reject the children of humankind."
Western Saints
Ambrose of Milan
Is it not evident that the Lord Jesus is angry with us when we sin in order that he may convert us through fear of his indignation? His indignation, then, is not the carrying out of vengeance but rather the working out of forgiveness, for these are his words: "If you shall turn and lament, you shall be saved." He waits for our lamentations here, that is, in time, that he may spare us those that shall be eternal. He waits for our tears that he may pour forth his goodness. …
Thomas Aquinas
The divine mercy regarding relaxation of punishments is displayed. First is considered an absolution from penalties: "For the Lord will not cast off forever." Since, the Lord does not forever punish. Because Psalm 94:14 claims: "For the Lord will not forsake his people; he will not abandon his heritage." And Isaiah 28:28 remarks: "Does one crush bread grain? No, he does not thresh it forever."
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