We can’t overemphasize the importance of mercy
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Mercy is central to the transformative power of the Gospel, central to Jesus’ teachings, and to the ways he embodied God’s love, central to a faithful life and witness.
Reflections on God’s presence during last week’s solar eclipse
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Do you know what that feels like, to feel God’s absence? Or to yearn for a God who feels very far away?
What do you mean, “Jesus suffered, died, and rose again”?
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After Jesus’ resurrection, a natural question to ask is “What on earth is going on here?” As well as, “What on earth does it mean?”