Richard Rohr: In Need of Mercy

Why does the Bible, and why does Jesus, tell us to care for the poor and the outsider? Is it first of all because people need help? Maybe, but I ...

The Greatest Story Never Told

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Richard Rohr: God’s Most Distressing Disguise

In Jesus we have an almost extreme example of God taking sides. It starts with one who empties himself of all divinity (see Philippians 2:6-7), comes as a homeless baby ...

Easter Sunday

Christ is risen! Alleluia! These are the victorious words we shout out with gusto on this greatest of all feast days.   But, in order to fully appreciate them, we ...

Good Friday

“For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who has similarly been tested in every way….” Hebrews 4:15 This Friday ...

Holy Thursday

“… as I have done for you, you also should do.” Jn. 13:15   Seemingly, from the very beginning of history, human beings have known that something has to die ...