Jesus teaches us there are no exceptions to God’s blessings. Be persistent in your faith and mercy will be shown you, guaranteed.

Theologians have a lot to say about the omniscience of God. The bottom line of every discussion comes down to this: God knows everything.

He said, “It’s not right to take bread out of children’s mouths and throw it to dogs.” She was quick: “You’re right. Master, but beggar dogs do get scraps from the master’s table.

All Are Welcome isn’t a motto or a song. It is a goal that we can only reach together.

Brothers and sisters, let us acknowledge our sins, and so prepare ourselves to celebrate the sacred mysteries.

God’s generous offer to all to worship on the mountain of God both involve requirements as well: following the commandments and faith.

The lesson for all of us is to seek the path beyond our own prejudice to the point where admiration and compassion rule the day in our interactions with others.

We are the other of the other. —Marcus Aurelius