At first, it seems that something has gone wrong with the film. We see the young Brian Wilson (Paul Dano) talking, and the screen goes blank. In these opening seconds of “Love & Mercy,” we’re jolted ...

Sunday, April 11, is Divine Mercy Sunday. Mass Readings: Acts 4:32-35; Psalm 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24; 1 John 5:1-6; John 20:19-31. Happy Divine Mercy Sunday, everyone! The Second Sunday of Easter was ...

One of the most powerful Psalms to pray when we might be feeling abandoned by God is the “Great Hallel,” so called because it is an extraordinary hymn of praise for all God has done repeatedly to care ...

These divine qualities reflect God's willingness to forgive, heal, and support us, demonstrating a love that transcends all understanding. The Bible, rich in wisdom and guidance, offers numerous ...

Conor Sweeney teaches at the John Paul II Institute for Marriage and Family in Melbourne. He is the author of Sacramental Presence after Heidegger: Onto-Theology, Sacraments, and the Mother's Smile.

It’s been said that mercy is one of those qualities that separates truly great people from merely successful ones. When I began to think deeply about that statement, I realized that mercy is a step ...