How powerful is forgiveness? How far can God’s mercy reach? Are we called to forgive what seems to be unforgivable? Gary Ridgway was an American serial killer who was known as the Green River Killer. He was convicted of 49 murders but later confessed to nearly double that number. Part of Gary’s trial is shown […]

In this first part of a two-part series on Catholic Social Teaching, we explore the seven main themes. This is a bird’s eye view of Catholic Social Teaching and only begins to scratch the surface. The Heart of Christ The social teaching of the Church is a rich treasury of the heart of Christ. As […]

As you will see in today’s video, chances not taken or dreams not chased often make up our regrets in life. Our heads spin with “what if” questions and “if only” hypotheses. But, are regrets simply supposed to plague us at night when we are trying to sleep? Or can they be transformed into something […]

An Illustrated Guide To Examining Your Conscience 1. Open Yourself Up to God’s Presence Practical tip: find a quiet corner in your home or in a chapel. Having a sacred image in front of you is ideal. Light a candle. Take a few moments to breathe and relax. Start by making the sign of the […]

There’s something very striking about a person looking directly into another’s eyes. When someone gazes at you without saying any words, it can feel like they are looking into the very depths of your heart. You may be able to picture a time like this when no words were said, and someone simply looked at […]

  Watching movies can be a great way to identify themes that relate to our faith. Below I have compiled a list of films that relate to the theme of mercy.  I encourage you (even if you have seen them) to watch them as they may offer you guidance or suggestions on how you can […]

“Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 18:3 Throughout our lives, we have made many sacrifices to God. Now it’s a good time to start recognizing how amazing God is to us. It is a moment to start thinking more about the […]

I once asked a friend why had they stopped coming to Mass – their response – they were “taking a break from religion to sort their life out”… And I had to ask, doesn’t this miss the point of religion – of our relationship with God? Isn’t it God who wants us to come to […]

I recently finished reading Mike Pacer’s Mercy and Hope and it left me feeling… well… completely hopeful! It seems that in our world today, many become overwhelmed and begin to feel hopeless.  Why do so many lose hope in the midst of their temporary circumstances? Maybe it is because they have not been told about […]

I want to start off by saying that this is not an easy question.  A lot has been written about this subject.  I don’t mean to exhaust the richness or complexity of this theological problem that has fascinated a large part of Christian theologians-not without a headache or two- from the beginning of Christianity.  However, […]