The joy of conversion, Christian community, and the Catholic faith
Exodus 17:8-13; Ps 121:1-8; 2 Timothy 3:14-4:2; Luke 18:1-8 We continue to beg God for his mercy on our country with this election, the conversion of all terrorists and care for the refugees. Thank you for having responded to God’s call.” Please come Holy Spirit, and fill our minds with your Divine Light. I see...
General audience: God gives us the legacy of mercy Vatican City, 27 January 2016 (VIS) -God's mercy has always been present throughout the history of the People of Israel, accompanying the way of Patriarchs, endowing them with offspring despite their sterility as in the case of Abraham and Sarah, and leading them on paths of...
Pope Francis: Description of Merciful God – In Exodus God describes himself as merciful, gracious, slow to anger, abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness. Joy Stories: Living Encounters by Sr. Anne Marie Walsh, SOLT – Brokenhearted, Anne Marie had an encounter with Mary’s presence and prayed, “Make me fall in love with God.” Friars...
General audience: new cycle of catechesis on mercy in the Bible Vatican City, 13 January 2016 (VIS) – During today's general audience, which took place in the Vatican's Paul VI Hall, the Pope began a new cycle of catechesis dedicated to mercy from a Biblical perspective, to foster an understanding of what mercy is through...
Exodus 16:2-4, 12-15; Ps 78:3-4, 23-25, 54; Ephesians 4:17, 20-24; John 6:24-35 Come Holy Spirit, enlighten the darkness of our minds and hearts. This week again we are looking at the “bread of life” stories from Exodus 16 and John 6. In Exodus story as the Jews had left Egypt, they complained about the lack...