First of all, let’s look at the definition of mercy. Mercy is showing compassion or forgiveness toward someone whom you have the power to punish or harm.

Sunday, Sept. 17, is the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Mass readings: Sirach 27:30-28:7; Psalm 103:1-2, 3-4, 9-10, 11-12; Romans 14:7-9; Matthew 18:21-35. Today’s Gospel draws us into a sensitive area ...

Mercy, which is at the heart of the Christian life, is not a one-dimensional virtue but instead is the acceptance of God's love and the giving of that love to others, Pope Francis said. "There is no ...

VATICAN CITY — In his 2016 Lenten message, Pope Francis called the faithful to place special emphasis on the spiritual and corporal works of mercy this Lent, taking into account the current Jubilee ...

“This is a time for the Church to rediscover the meaning of the mission entrusted to her by the Lord on the day of Easter: to be a sign and an instrument of the Father’s mercy”, Pope Francis said in ...

Let us, therefore, come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need ~ Hebrews 4:16. It has been shown over the ages that God’s mercy is a major ...

Find today’s readings here. A wise friend once observed that our prayers sometimes boil down to: “Justice for thee, but mercy for me.” Today’s readings give more insight into this little pearl. The ...