A dream led John Bosco to a life dedicated to teaching, encouraging, and caring for neglected boys using methods that exemplified a loving and merciful God.

Amanda Evinger, homeschooling mother and author, talks about the Divine Mercy of Jesus, and how parents can benefit by reflecting on it this Easter Season.

John Clark reminds us that our sins are never too many or too bad for the mercy of God and their forgiveness will only cause a greater Heavenly celebration.

Though some may feel sad that the year of mercy has come to an end, John Clark observes that God offers us His mercy, not only every year, but every moment.

John Clark never met Mother Teresa. But we forget that we may be surrounded by other saints - who haven't been canonized. They may even be still alive!

On the 38th anniversary of the election of Pope John Paul I, John Clark looks back at some of this little-known pope’s wonderful writings and speeches.

Gina Berrios has assembled a whole host of ideas for you and the family to enter more deeply into the Year of Mercy, with fun activities for kids!

Fr Mcgraw walks us through some simple suggestions for keeping Lent inspirational, and how to use the Year of Mercy as an opportunity for extra graces.

by Debbie Gaudino | One unique tool is the parish bulletin - which can aid in illustrating how the teachings of the Church are lived out in a practical, local way.

Six family activities to celebrate life and cultivate at an early age an appreciation for the beautiful gift of life which God has bestowed on us.

by Marc Postiglione | We need to explain to our youth that mercy must be met with continual daily conversion in our own lives. In examining the parable of the prodigal son...

by Kerry Costanzo | I love the poem, "The Beautiful Hands of a Priest," and I began thinking the other day about how one could write a similar reflection on the hands of mothers. While a mother’s hands do not share the dignity of those of a priest, they nevertheless have their own special value.

by John Clark | This Christmas, I prayed to God: “I know that there are certain and special ways in which you want me to spiritually advance this Christmas. Please show me what they are.” During late December of last year, I read John Janaro’s book, Never Give Up: My Life and God’s Mercy, and I believe that this book was part of the answer to my prayer.

Several days ago, I was in the kitchen whipping up a pot of pumpkin chili, (recipe included below!) while reflecting on some thoughts regarding faith. Earlier in the day, when my daughter was sitting at the kitchen table working on her Catechism lesson, the subject of faith came up. My daughter wanted to know if everyone who believes in Jesus is a Christian.

It often occurs that as a man gets older, he looks back on his life and worries about the sins of his past. As we grow spiritually closer to Jesus, ...