As Christ was drawing me closer to Himself during my freshman and sophomore years, I was puzzled and captivated by the infinite degree to which He forgives sinners. Knowing we are created to be like God, I thought we must practice this radical forgiveness in imitation of God, but how is this possible? Grace. Only by God’s help could mankind possibly forgive like God.

As I meditated on Divine Mercy, this piece emerged in a very complete stream of thought, being finished in only a few days.

Thank you!

... to the University of St. Thomas for permitting us to rehearse in the Iverson Center for Faith and record in the Chapel of St. Thomas and in Baumgaertner Auditorium.

... to the faculty of the Basilica of Saint Mary for permitting us to record in the Basilica.

... to Paul Schulz for permitting us to record at his home during a pandemic.

... to Irene Domingo for teaching pronunciation for Y Dice el Pastorcico.

... to Dr. Sherstan Johnson and Jaclyn Schwartz for answering countless emails and fulfilling endless requests.

... to Joseph Ortiz for being an incredible and gracious director and editor for my 2021 Composition Recital. Your contribution has been crucial to the completion of this project. God bless you all your days and then some!