When was the last time you needed God’s mercy? People the world over, believers and non-believers, fall on their knees seeking God’s mercy. Some people plead for mercy in sorrowful voices. Other ...

From his television and radio shows to his many writings, Archbishop Fulton Sheen shared one prophetic insight after another into the way faith relates to life. He explained the time-bound in terms of ...

Pope John Paul II recalled several highlights from his Aug. 16–19 trip to Poland during his general audience on Aug. 21 at his summer residence at Castel Gandolfo. They included the consecration of ...

Rhode Islanders recall being touched by Pope Francis' advocacy for migrants and victims of the war in Gaza, and his openness ...

In his play, The Merchant of Venice, William Shakespeare created a character who is entirely justified in seeking revenge. Shylock, a Jewish moneylender, has lived his life as the subject of constant ...

There’s a line from Proverbs that says, “Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy.” It’s a good line, really. Whether or not you hold ...

Mercy Meaning and Use: Imagine a soccer player accidentally trips an opponent during a big game. The referee has the power to give a red card and remove the player from the field. However, seeing it ...

Caravaggio, “The Seven Acts of Mercy” (c.1607), oil on canvas, 390 x 260 cm (Pio Monte della Misericordia, Naples, image via Web Gallery of Art) I have been writing a book about art in the historic ...