Tagged: mercy

Modern Gifts From God

People of faith sometimes disapprove, reflexively, of the stuff that constitutes modern life: movies, TV, the internet, social media, commerce, psychology, pop culture, and more. It’s easy to discount these things. They don’t necessarily grow from the same ground as those things that are the foundation of our Catholic faith....

The Comforts of Home

Steve didn’t want to check on Aunt Liz while his wife was away, but a promise was a promise. This one became more than he bargained for. Remember your promise!” Cathy said as Steve handed his wife her carry-on bag and gave her a quick kiss before she headed to...

Praying for the Living and the Dead

A continuation of Liguorian’s series: The spiritual works of mercy Instructing the ignorant Counseling the doubtful Admonishing sinners Bearing wrongs patiently Forgiving offenses Comforting the afflicted Pray for the Living and the Dead In the crypts and upon some of the reliquaries found in many of the churches and basilicas...