Category Archives: Jubilee of Mercy

“Forgive Them!”

I recently read a very sad article about a Christian girl who was burned alive by ISIS as her mother failed to pay a religious tax. As the girl lay dying in her mother’s arms, she said “Forgive them”. This … Continue reading

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Merciful Shepherds: Shepherds in Parish, School and Family

Note: Last Sunday was the 4th Sunday of Easter, may also be commonly known as Good Shepherd Sunday. The CCCB Ordo also makes mention this day as World Day of Prayer for Vocations. This year was no ordinary 4th Sunday … Continue reading

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Door of Mercy Opens, a Call to be Merciful People: Reflecting on Pope Francis’ Opening of the Door of Mercy

*This article was written for my grade 9 Religion ISU.  On December 8th, 2015, after the Solemnity Mass of the Immaculate Conception, Pope Francis walked towards the Holy Door and pushed it open. But why did Pope Francis open the … Continue reading

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