March 28, 2026
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The Work of Mercy: Forgive Offenses Willingly, Part 2
The command to forgive sins willingly must be seen in light of this incredible and crazy generosity. The operative word here is willingly. It’s a
March 27, 2026
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The Work of Mercy: Forgive Offenses Willingly, Part 1
The forgiveness of sins, said the Fathers of the Church, is a greater miracle than the creation of the universe. That seems exaggerated, when considered
March 26, 2026
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The Work of Mercy: Bear Wrongs Patiently, Part 2
That’s why bearing wrongs patiently is hard. The command to bear wrongs patiently is, quite simply, the command to die, to kill your old self
March 25, 2026
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Getting Back to Basics
“Getting back to basics” is one of those desires which has, in one form or another, been a hallmark of our world nearly from the start. Ever since the Fall of Adam and Eve, there have been thousands of books, poems, movies and what-not exhorting us to return to something
Death and Laughter
“If April showers bring May flowers,” I asked my four-month-old son as he lay on my chest, “what do May flowers bring?” I waited for a reply but four-month-olds are uncommonly reticent about speaking, so finally I was compelled to answer my own riddle. “Pilgrims!” I cried with glee. My
The Seven Virtues for Parents
Last month, we talked about the bad news of the Seven Deadly Sins. This month, we will hear the good news: we parents are offered grace and help from God through Jesus Christ to live a truly good and happy life by practicing the Seven Virtues. The Seven Virtues are
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About Mark Shea
Greetings! I’m Mark P. Shea, a Catholic author and blogger who’s also done a spot of podcasting and even acting here and there, as well as radio and TV work. My latest book, The Church’s Best-Kept Secret: A Primer on Catholic Social Teaching was published in September 2020 by New City Press. Other works include By What Authority?: An Evangelical Discovers Catholic Tradition (Ignatius), Mary, Mother of the Son, This is My Body: An Evangelical Discovers the Real Presence (Christendom), and Making Senses Out of Scripture: Reading the Bible as the First Christians Did (Basilica), Salt and Light: The Commandments, the Beatitudes, and a Joyful Life (Servant), The Heart of Catholic Prayer: Rediscovering the Our Father and the Hail Mary (Our Sunday Visitor) and The Work of Mercy: Being the Hands and Heart of Christ (Servant).
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