homeless, poor, poverty, neighbor

Forgiving the Debt of the Poor

The Christian duty to provide for the poor and the needy is conditioned only by our own capabilities. Whether the poor person “deserves” to be

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mercy, imitation of Christ, grace

The Saints and Mercy

Many of the saints we celebrate and honor today began their lives as very secular people. They were headed in one direction in life when something

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mercy, imitation of Christ, grace

We Need to Learn Forgiveness

The ancient Israelites were given a mantra by which they could steer themselves on a straight path to eternal bliss with God in heaven: “You

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saved, trust

The Healing of Memories

Jesus tells us repeatedly that we are to live a life of grace, a life of healing, and a life of abundance. Jesus wants to heal

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rosary, prayer, devotion, marian, mary, jesus

What Good Is Faith?

When the doors were locked, where the disciples were … Jesus came and stood in their midst and said to them, “Peace be with you.”

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