How should followers of Jesus respond in a time of political turmoil and cultural fragmentation, when the loudest voices often drown out the wisest? I recently reflected on this question with a group ...

The fifth spiritual work of mercy is one that will greatly prepare us to embrace the Jubilee Year of Mercy: “to forgive offenses willingly.” This particular work of mercy is one of the hardest, as it ...

Pope Francis is remembered for his humility and kindness, particularly towards the less fortunate. He prioritized mercy and challenged traditional church attitudes, urging compassion and understanding ...

Tens of thousands of individuals did not need to cry on Saturday, April 21, when they heard the words, “todos, todos, todos” spoken earlier by Jorge Mario Bergoglio. But when people think about the ...

Dr. Daniel Davis and the Rev. Suzanne Adele Schmidt, Ph.D., established The Micah 6:8 Fund to support a variety of nonprofit organizations whose missions focus on human rights, educational access, ...

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