I was scrolling through some hilarious Christian memes and couldn’t help but share my favorites with you. There’s just ...

The gospel reading for many of us this past Sunday was Matthew 18:21-35, which begins with Peter asking Jesus, “Lord, if my brother sins against me how often must I forgive? As many as seven times?” ...

The word "forgiveness" means “to dismiss, to release, to leave or abandon.” A judge that has "dismissed" the charges against a defendant means that person has been forgiven of any wrong doing. This is ...

Why did Jesus go to the cross? Some of us memorized the answer: “To die for our sins.” It can sound almost meaningless unless there is some historical context. In the time of Jesus, something had to ...

In today’s Gospel, we hear the story of the paralyzed man who is healed by Jesus. His friends, unable to get the man’s stretcher through the crowds surrounding Jesus, opt for an even harder route: ...

In Matthew 6:12 we read a version of the prayer Jesus taught us that runs a little differently from the version you likely hear at Mass. Jesus instructs the disciples to use these words: “Forgive us ...

Happy Easter! Also, Passover greetings to our Jewish readers, and a Ramadan Mubarak for our Islamic neighbors. Most Americans are likely to observe Easter. According to a Lifeway Research survey, 66% ...

Have you ever been hurt so bad by someone or by a group of people that it stings to even think about it? When that person’s name is spoken or that group of people walks by, does your heart beat fast ...

Repentance and forgiveness are something this world — and I would argue, our communities — need much more of. What do I need to Repent for? Why do I need to Forgive others? What is Repentance, anyhow?