Essentially, the Mercy Seat is the lid of the Holy Box, the Ark of the Covenant. God’s visible presence hovers above the Ark of the Covenant. God dwells here at the Mercy Seat and meets with the ...

But because God delights in mercy, He had these items put away in the ark and covered with the mercy seat, which had two cherubim on it. (Hebrews 9:5) And once a year, the high priest would enter ...

While Lent is known for being a time of penance and preparation ahead of the celebration of Easter, it's also considered a time of God's abundant mercy, said Catholic author and international ...

They do not see truth and mercy as rivals ... out to bond with God, with others, and with creation. The heart is where we ponder and discern, learning to hear God’s voice above the din of ...

Rev. Msgr. Albert A. Kenney, the diocesan administrator for the Diocese of Providence, described Francis as "a shining and powerful example of the mercy of God" who embraced the poor and marginalized.

"God helps us to look beyond our limitations, and the mercy of God will fill us with joy and grace in what we are lacking." Presiding at the Mass, Bishop Silvio in his homily encouraged the ...