Justice and mercy can be found in the Father’s Heart

Justice and mercy can be found in the Father’s Heart

That word, justice, has several references – criminal, legal, fiscal, social justice and, increasingly, environmental justice are the most common usages. If we think about the administration of justice, we probably imagine courts and judges, lawyers and defendants;...
Listen to the suffering

Listen to the suffering

Throughout his pontificate, Pope Francis has encouraged parishes to be an “oasis of mercy,” and to be missionary: looking out to all sorts of suffering people both in the local community as well as in the wider world, as both are linked.  We are challenged to reach...
Prayer of the Month – February 2021

Prayer of the Month – February 2021

Remember, O Most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help or sought your intercession was left unaided. Mary, in these lines, we find strength in the knowledge that your love knows no limits and your...
February Reflection – Violence against women

February Reflection – Violence against women

As more survivors of sexual assault are empowered to lift their voices and share their stories, we learn more of the depth, breadth, and gravity of violence that women experience in our world. In the home, patterns of intimate partner violence and domestic abuse mar...