Articles on this issue "mercy"
Priests and pastoral teams worldwide are invited to attend a retreat on "Mercy, Only Hope for the World," near Krakow, Poland, next July 20-24. Cardinal Christoph Schönborn of Vienna, Austria, …
read moreHere is a translation of the address John Paul II gave today at the general audience, which he dedicated to reflect on Psalm 31(32). The address was given in Italian. * * * 1. "Happy the …
read moreConfessing one's sins, particularly in the sacrament of reconciliation, is a path to experience the joy of God's unfailing mercy, says John Paul II. The Pope made that point at the today's …
read moreHere is a translation of the address John Paul II delivered on Divine Mercy Sunday before praying the Regina Caeli with pilgrims gathered in St. Peter's Square. * * * 1. From the height of the …
read moreThe Church on April 18 will celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday, "a perennial invitation to address, with confidence in divine benevolence, the difficulties and trials that await humanity," …
read moreTheologian Massimo Petrini thinks the topic of death should be addressed more fully in catechesis -- not only for the benefit of those who are dying but also for those who remain. Petrini, a …
read moreTrue happiness lies in experiencing God's forgiveness, which requires repentance, John Paul II said. The Pope made that observation today at the general audience when he offered the 1,000 …
read moreOn Friday in Dubrovnik the Pope will beatify Maria Petkovic, a religious who was profoundly given to mercy and assistance to the needy. Maria of Jesus Crucified Petkovic was born on Dec. 10, …
read moreDuring his trip to Poland, John Paul II again offered humanity the message of mercy, capable of "regenerating the world, leading to love of brothers and even of enemies." The Holy Father was …
read moreHere is a translation of John Paul II's address at today's general audience, held at the papal summer residence. The address was given in Italian. * * * 1. My thoughts turn today to the eighth …
read moreJohn Paul II recalled the highlights of his trip to Poland and urged his homeland to "safeguard its own Christian identity." During today's general audience held at the papal summer residence, …
read moreHere is a translation of the address John Paul II delivered Friday on his arrival at Krakow-Balice international airport. * * * Mr President, Your Eminence the Cardinal Primate, Your Eminence …
read moreHere is a translation of the homily John Paul II delivered Saturday during the Mass for the dedication of the Divine Mercy Shrine in Lagiewniki, a suburb of Krakow. * * * "O inconceivable and …
read moreHere is a translation of the address John Paul II delivered prior to reciting the Angelus at midday, following today's beatification of four Poles. * * * Before concluding this liturgy by …
read moreHere is a biography of Sister Mary Faustina Kowalska, messenger of Divine Mercy, published by the Vatican at www.vatican.va. * * * Sister Mary Faustina, an apostle of the Divine Mercy, belongs …
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