Photo by Sasha Freemind, courtesy of Unsplash. A covenant that becomes open to more and more people over time is a theme that runs through parts of Scripture. This theme lies in tension with a desire ...

With the challenges and trials of life, the need for God's mercy and compassion becomes a beacon of hope that guides us through our darkest times. These divine qualities reflect God's willingness to ...

Find today’s readings here. I desire mercy, not sacrifice. (Mt 9:13) Calling Matthew to follow him, to join the fellowship of his disciples, Jesus made a bold move for his times. Matthew was perceived ...

My thoughts today center around mercy. The point is not the mercy you are supposed to give as Christians, but the mercy you have received from the Lord. Biblically speaking, there are examples upon ...

Mercy. What are we asking for when we ask for God's mercy? Because we use the word during the penitential rite in our Eucharist, we often think of the plea for mercy as a petition for forgiveness, but ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Mount Mercy University will host “Scripture on the Hill” on Wednesday evenings beginning June 6 and ...

When was the last time you gave or received a kiss to make it better? Although science tells us that kissing can communicate 80 million bacteria, loving adults still kiss pint-size scraped knees, and ...

When it comes to memorizing short Bible quotes or Bible verses or scripture quotes, there are plenty of short quotes in scripture to learn. Many people learn and memorize inspiring Bible verses in ...