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God's Word on Sunday: Showing mercy is a sign of strength

fr_scott@catholicregister.org (Fr. Scott Lewis, S.J) — Sun, 13 Feb 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C) Feb. 20 (1 Samuel 26:2. 7-9, 12-13, 22-25; Psalm 103; 1 Corinthians 15:45-49; Luke 6:27-38)

Having our enemy right where we want them can be a consoling and satisfying thought. Perhaps they have hurt us or done great harm to us—- who can blame us for wanting to get even?

God's Word on Sunday: Focus on voice of kindness and mercy

fr_scott@catholicregister.org (Fr. Scott Lewis, S.J) — Sun, 21 Feb 2021 07:00:00 -0500

Second Sunday of Lent, Feb. 28 (Year B) Genesis 22:1-2, 9-13, 15-18; Psalm 116; Romans 8:31b-35, 37; Mark 9:2-10

The story of the sacrifice of Isaac is one of the most puzzling, difficult and potentially dangerous passages in the Bible. It should make us all ask some important questions: Did God actually ask this of Abraham, and if so, what does that say about God?

Pope Benedict: St. John Paul's life marked by mercy, not moral rigidity

Fri, 15 May 2020 09:36:38 -0400

VATICAN CITY -- The continuity between St. John Paul II and Pope Francis is rooted in the message of God's divine mercy for all men and women, retired Pope Benedict XVI said in a letter commemorating his predecessor's birth.

God's Word on Sunday: We all stand in need of God��Ƶapp mercy

fr_scott@catholicregister.org (Fr. Scott Lewis, S.J) — Sun, 20 Oct 2019 07:00:00 -0400

30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Oct. 27 (Year C) Sirach 35:15-17, 20-22; Psalm 34; 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18; Luke 18:9-14

Life can seem very unfair and unjust at times.

Be merciful ministers of Christ, pope tells new priests

Mon, 13 May 2019 10:09:15 -0400

VATICAN CITY - The priesthood is not a "cultural association or a union," but a ministry of mercy anchored on Christ's mission to bring hope to the downtrodden and comfort to those who suffer, Pope Francis told new priests.

People can find peace by visiting those who suffer, pope says

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 11:22:39 -0400

VATICAN CITY - People who feel restless or lacking inner peace will discover it when they visit those who are experiencing great difficulty, suffering, illness or persecution, Pope Francis said.

Imitate God by being merciful to others, Pope said

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Mon, 18 Mar 2019 11:38:59 -0400

VATICAN – The season of Lent is a time for Christians to reflect on and practice the mercy of God toward others and not waste away sitting in judgment of others, Pope Francis said.

God's wrath is just as great as his mercy, Pope says

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 08:48:12 -0500

VATICAN – Christians must not take advantage of God's forgiveness -- selfishly repeating sin after sin -- because God's wrath for those who refuse to change their ways is just as great as his mercy, Pope Francis said in a morning homily.

In Christian prayer, there is an absence of the word 'I', Pope says

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Wed, 13 Feb 2019 11:44:20 -0500

VATICAN – Prayer is not just a private and intimate dialogue between a person and God, but rather an opportunity for Christians to bring the needs of others before the Lord, Pope Francis said.

Death penalty is inhuman, ignores mercy, Pope Francis says

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Mon, 17 Dec 2018 11:17:13 -0500

VATICAN – The death penalty is an inhumane form of punishment that ignores the primacy of mercy in the name of justice, Pope Francis said.