
Mercy in the Face of Betrayal
Betrayal is a painful and deeply unsettling experience, one that challenges us to confront our own vulnerability and to navigate the complex terrain of human relationships with courage and grace.
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Betrayal is a painful and deeply unsettling experience, one that challenges us to confront our own vulnerability and to navigate the complex terrain of human relationships with courage and grace.

I know that this term is strongly supported by some Christians and vigorously challenged by others. When did it originate and what does it mean?

“And to this poverty, my beloved brothers, you must cling with all your heart, and wish never to have anything else under heaven.”

September 29 is known as the World Day of Migrants and Refugees. May we not forget what the Holy Family endured while finding ways to work for greater justice for those fleeing their country.

My mind goes to this quote from Pope Francis: “Let us learn to keep silence before him, as we meditate upon the Gospel. If we are to know the

Father Pat McCloskey, OFM, answers questions about marriage, the rosary, and whether it’s a sin to get a tattoo.

It is easy some days for our minds to race with thoughts, doubts, ideas, and anxieties and lose touch with our hearts in the process.

As we Catholics believe in the redemption of all things, we can imagine other animals and creatures present in God’s kingdom as well.

What is the absolute root cause of evil? How can an absolute evil (the devil) come from an absolute good (God)?

We are all unique in so many different ways—our looks, nationalities, religions, and so much more. It is only when we come together that we create a beautiful image of Christ’s love.