Mercy
“ ‘Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy, (Mt. 5:7). At first glance, this Beatitude seems so simple and clear. Who doesn’t know that mercy is a virtue? Who wouldn’t agree that helping others is good and right? But is this Gospel word really that simple? Let’s look at it more closely to see at least a part of the ocean of spiritual meaning that it contains. What Is True Mercy? In the everyday sense, mercy is giving alms to a beggar, donating to church, or help
Kingdom of God/Heaven
“Seeking the Kingdom of God isn’t a retreat into the wilderness or a complete renunciation of the world; withdrawing from the world for...
God's Presence
“I truly felt the presence of God, and this feeling was reflected in my love for going to church… And I didn’t have this religious life...
Contagious Faith
“Sin remains an affront to the holy God. It alienates us from God again as if Christ had not reconciled us to our Creator. So it puts us...
Need
“Paul underscores Christ's willingness to share in our weakness, when he writes, "For we do not have a high priest who is unable to...
Sin
“...sin is committed in three stages, namely, the suggestion of it, the pleasure experienced, and the consent…Our captivity to sin begins...