St Matthew’s Gospel powerfully portrays Christ’s mercy for us. “Come to me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and ...

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 ...

During the April 12 Divine Mercy Sunday Mass, Francis also proclaimed Armenian-rite St. Gregory of Narek a doctor of the Church.. Pope Francis celebrates Divine Mercy Sunday liturgy for faithful of ...

New artwork in the lobby of Christus Mother Frances Hospital -Tyler is meant to put the ideas of healing and compassions into the minds of its viewers. Local artist Amber Payne created the digital ...

When St. John* XXIII opened the Second Vatican Council almost 54 years ago, he set the tone for that great gathering with these words: "Now the Bride of Christ wishes to use the medicine of mercy ...

The simple answer is that because he loves us. His love does not alter even if we go against him. He will do everything to bring us back to him. He will offer forgiveness. He will bear with us the ...

Christ said it very clearly! We need to be merciful and forgiving of everyone since that trait or attitude would liken as to God our Father who wants us precisely to be like him. (cfr. Lk 6,37) We ...

Speaking at the Angelus Pope Francis reiterated the question in today's Gospel, “Who is Jesus for the people of our time? Who is Jesus for each of us?” Sadly, “Many people feel an emptiness around and ...

The article (“Conservatives cringe at the new pope’s words,” Oct. 20) begs the proverbial question, “What would Jesus say or do?” For the answer, all one has to do is look to Pope Francis. The new ...

The fountain of God’s mercy is always ready to flow into our hearts, but pride and stubbornness prohibit us from opening our hearts to it. In fleshing out this fact, Msgr. Peter Magee exposes many ...