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 ...

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 ...

“He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? Who would have thought these two little words echoing from a morning prayer service last week could create such a stir ...

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 ...

Mount Mercy University will host “Scripture on the Hill” on Wednesday evenings beginning June 6 and running until June 27, at 7:00 p.m. each evening in the Busse Library Curriculum Center (lower level ...

BYU Professor of Ancient Scripture John Hilton III gives a recorded Education Week speech about extending mercy to others and ourselves. (BYU Continuing Education) BYU ancient scripture professor John ...

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 ...

A football coach was fired from his position because of a racist remark he supposedly made many years before. A political candidate had to withdraw from the campaign because of a report about ...

The eighth psychological portrait I have to convey is that of Jesus. Uh, how does a believer properly share his impressions of the psychology of Jesus? This is matter for fear and awe. Well, I will ...