Year of Mercy Provisions on Abortion Confession Extended
‘Mercy cannot become a mere parenthesis in the life of the Church,” the pope wrote in an apostolic letter, Misericordia et Misera, (“Mercy and Misery”), which he...
Category: Year of Mercy
Fruits of Year of Mercy Evident
John Lee, Johannesburg – I was delighted and overjoyed to receive a surprise letter from Bishop Emeritus Hubert Bucher of Bethlehem, now residing at Mariannhill. The letter,...
Mercy Fridays: A Year of Stories, Tears and Hugs
Tears, prayers, caresses — but most of all, listening — were the hallmarks of Pope Francis’ “Mercy Friday” visits during the Year of Mercy. As the jubilee...
Pope Closes Holy Door: Proclaim Christ the King of Mercy
Following Christ the King, whose regal power is love and mercy, means the whole church and each Christian must “follow his way of tangible love,” Pope Francis...
Looking back – Pope’s Last Jubilee Audience
Christians are called to love and serve all people, no matter their social standing, race, culture or religion. “Whoever I find at my job (or) in my...
The Caravaggio Painting that brings Matthew 25 to life
Pope Francis’ Year of Mercy has been a refresher course for Catholics – a reminder and an inspiration to follow Jesus’ command to show compassion through works...
Receive Forgiveness and Learn to Forgive Others
God’s mercy is poured out upon the repentant so that they can change and grow, sharing mercy with others and helping build families, neighbourhoods and societies where...
‘Don’t Leave Sick People Alone!’
Visiting the sick and the imprisoned are works of mercy that not only benefit the suffering and the abandoned, but benefit the visitors who are enriched by...
‘Mercy is the key to understanding the mystery of man’
Authentic religions help people understand that they are, in fact, loved and can be forgiven and are called to love and forgive others, Pope Francis said.”We thirst...
Christian Charity is More than Just Giving Donations
While donation campaigns and charitable contributions for the needy are important, true Christian charity involves a more personal touch, Pope Francis said. Coming face to face with...
No Bills, No Tips at Mercy Restaurant
Every afternoon, Asma Khalil and her three children — refugees from Syria — walk a half-hour from their one-room dwelling through the tangled streets and alleyways of...
Finding Mercy in Hell
Father Engelmar Unzeitig died in the Nazi concentration camp of Dachau and was beatified last month. Fr Yves La Fontaine CMM looks at Bl Engelmar’s significance for...
