Year of Mercy Column: An Invitation to Mercy

Author: Peter Yaremko What greater example of God’s mercy toward sinners is there than the invitation to the tax collector, Matthew, to become a follower of Jesus? Saint Bede the Venerable, an English monk of the seventh and eighth century, said, “Jesus saw him...

Year of Mercy Column: What Is Mercy?

Author: Peter Yaremko The Hebrew word “hesed” is often translated as “mercy.” But “mercy” as commonly understood today does not do justice to the richness and depth of meaning of “hesed.” A fuller translation of “hesed” would encompass concepts like trustworthy,...

Year of Mercy Column: Christmas

Author: Peter Yaremko The Old Testament book of Exodus warns us that no one can see God and live. But during these days of celebration of the Nativity, we are mindful that in his mercy, God has, in fact, showed us his face. It is the innocent and inviting face of an...