Not to long ago, I gave a brief presentation on the sacrament of confession to young adults of the Akron, Ohio, Theology on Tap group. We looked at how the Catholic Church has practiced the sacrament of reconciliation since the earliest days of its history. While the early Church focused on the reconciling sinners in … Continue reading True Confessions: a short history of the sacrament of reconciliation in the Church
Sharing God’s Mercy
Our lives should be viewed through the lens of God's mercy. Almost any situation we encounter either reflects or needs the goodness and forgiveness that only God can offer. From crimes to weather disasters to small frictions in family life, mercy is usually the cure for the ill at hand. In fact, more than anything, we need … Continue reading Sharing God’s Mercy