Confused about God's mercy

[DeckerdS]

Does God execute the law in Catholicism like a computer executes program code? For instance, if I attended Church for many years and obeyed God’s laws, and had a loving heart, but one year I decided not to attend Church, without apology, knowing that it considered a mortal sin, and then died, do you think there would there be any danger that God would cast me out of his kingdom for not attending? Would the reasons matter or is the infraction what really counts in Catholicism? Finally, is God merciful to only the repentant in a case like this or would he still be merciful to the person above as well?

 

[mh2007]

His mercy and love are infinite. ‘Infractions’ don’t automatically cut you out. Yes, reasons matter. I also don’t think a person in his / her right mind would consciously reject communion with God without becoming remorseful. The apology and purpose of amendment would follow acknowledgment of the error.

 

[dmftx]

For me, the answer is always going to be GOD IS MERCIFUL.

If we have sinned, then we should repent and make reparations. If we die before doing this then we are taking our chances, aren’t we. If we sin, knowing the repercussions, then we are probably asking for God’s wrath. Beyond that I don’t think anyone can judge what God will do. Above all else, God knows our heart and I truly believe that will have a bearing in the degree of His mercy towards us.

Having said that, I personally don’t think that anyone should be overly confident because with knowledge comes higher expectations. Your scenario indicates a degree of knowledge and a purposeful decision to not repent…I think that speaks the person’s heart intentions pretty clearly.