The precept of mercy applies not only to individual Christians but to the church as a whole. Many ask: If God is always merciful, why is the church not the same? Or, why does the church not seem to be ...

As we continue to walk through Ordinary Time, the Church draws from the Sacred Scriptures and repeatedly gives testimony to the immense love God has for each of us. Through the sacred narrative of the ...

(The Conversation) In such times, talk about mercy may seem more like wishful thinking. But mercy matters – now more than ever. In such times, talk about mercy may seem more like wishful thinking. But ...

"God’s passionate love for his people — for humanity — is at the same time a forgiving love. It is so great that it turns God against himself, his love against his justice.” This is a startling, ...

This story appears in the Holy Year of Mercy feature series. View the full series. Pope Francis delivers his blessing during his general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Dec. 16.

As we prepare for the Year of Mercy, a blessed declaration from our Holy Father to be sure, permit me to express one concern. Fundamentally it concerns a flawed notion of mercy that is widespread in ...

We’re created in God’s image, but what does that mean?  Why do many feel embarrassed about themselves? Why are we at such pains to cover our nakedness?   There’s a reason.  Shame is a temptation that ...

Probably most of us have heard that Pope Francis has published another book. I don't know how he does all this when he travels all around the world and is meeting with people all the time. He has this ...

A powerful and deeply theological exposition on the meaning of Christ’s death and resurrection captivated delegates Tuesday (May 28) at the European Congress on Evangelism in Berlin, Germany.