Do certain words ever get stuck in your head, and you just have to pursue them until you grasp the full meaning and get some peace? Recently, the word, mercy, has me spinning in circles. I’m not sure ...

(The Conversation) In such times, talk about mercy may seem more like wishful thinking. But mercy matters – now more than ever. In such times, talk about mercy may seem more like wishful thinking. But ...

Our Lord speaks to St. Thomas, but also to each of us who have not seen the risen Lord, but have received from the Lord, and from his Church, the gift of faith. St. Thomas believed after seeing the ...

Anne Lamott is my Oprah. She’s my pastor, my life coach, my book club leader and my personal trainer (except with words instead of reps: Ten more! You’re almost done!). She’s not my therapist; I pay ...

This story appears in the Holy Year of Mercy feature series. View the full series. Pope Francis delivers his blessing during his general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Dec. 16.

Mercy Meaning and Use: Imagine a soccer player accidentally trips an opponent during a big game. The referee has the power to give a red card and remove the player from the field. However, seeing it ...