God's Word on Sunday: We all stand in need of God’s mercy
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Oct. 27 (Year C) Sirach 35:15-17, 20-22; Psalm 34; 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18; Luke 18:9-14
Life can seem very unfair and unjust at times.
VATICAN CITY - The priesthood is not a "cultural association or a union," but a ministry of mercy anchored on Christ's mission to bring hope to the downtrodden and comfort to those who suffer, Pope Francis told new priests.
VATICAN CITY - People who feel restless or lacking inner peace will discover it when they visit those who are experiencing great difficulty, suffering, illness or persecution, Pope Francis said.
Imitate God by being merciful to others, Pope said
God's wrath is just as great as his mercy, Pope says
In Christian prayer, there is an absence of the word 'I', Pope says
Death penalty is inhuman, ignores mercy, Pope Francis says
Angela Saldanha: The joy of being aware of God’s presence
I left home in my teens; travelled afar, far from family and friends. Life in the new country was different,exciting, challenging. And horribly lonely.
Pope reaffirms missionaries' mandate to knock on hearts
Jesus does not give up on anyone, Pope tells prisoners
Death penalty is 'contrary to the Gospel,' Pope says
Faith: It’s never too late to ask for God’s mercy
25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Sept. 24 (Year A) Isaiah 55:6-9; Psalm 145; Philippians 1:20-24, 27; Matthew 20:1-16
We often search high and low for something precious that we cannot find. Convinced that it has been lost or stolen, we might even replace it. Then, lo and behold, we find it in the most obvious place, sometimes staring us right in the face.
Editorial: The face of mercy
Pope Francis seldom misses an opportunity to explain the meaning of mercy. A Toronto cop recently demonstrated what it looks like.
Faith: Lessons of Wisdom still relevant today
16th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 23 (Year A) Wisdom 12:13, 16-19; Psalm 86; Romans 8:26-27; Matthew 13:24-43
The righteous must be kind. This short, blunt but profound principle is often overlooked or pushed aside by overly zealous religious people or moral crusaders.