Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

Pope Francis I has declared an Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy. The Year of Mercy, beginning on December 8, 2015, on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception and the 50th anniversary of the closing of the Second Vatican Council will come to an end on November 20, 2016.

Mercy is a disposition to be kind and forgiving. It is founded on compassion. It differs from compassion or the feeling of sympathy in putting this feeling into practice with a readiness to assist. It is therefore the ready willingness to help anyone in need, especially in need of pardon or reconciliation.

Speaking on the matter of the "Year of Mercy," Pope Francis stated: "When such a woman (who had an abortion) has repented and seeks absolution in the Sacrament of Confession, he said, 'the forgiveness of God cannot be denied.'" Catholic mercy has no boundary! It forgives all sins. True and pure mercy, Divine mercy, is found in the Sacrament of Confession, where the Lord Jesus, through His priest, forgives the sins of all sinners, especially the worst of sinners. Such a mercy is not only in words, but also in action.

When Jesus spoke of mercy in Matthew 18:23-35, He taught us that those who receive mercy are expected to pass that mercy on to others. He spoke of the king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants. He took pity on the one servant who could not repay him and canceled his debt, letting him go. [Mt. 18:27]

That same servant had a fellow servant who owed him a hundred silver coins. He demanded to be repaid. When the man could not repay him immediately, he had the man thrown into prison until the debt was paid. [Mt. 18:31]

When the king heard of this, he said, “Shouldn’t you have had mercy on your fellow servant just as I had on you?” “In anger his master handed him over to the jailers to be tortured, until he should pay back all he owed.” [Mt. 18:33-34] Jesus said, “This is how my heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother or sister from your heart.” [Mt. 18:35]

So you see my brothers and sisters in Christ, mercy is not just the act of receiving, it also includes the act of passing on that mercy towards others.

May the virtue of Divine mercy shine upon all of you.

Catholic Doors Ministry
P.O. Box 7615
Saskatoon, SK
S7K 4R4, Canada

November 30, 2015
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

During Novmeber, 2015, I uploaded 13 new "Frequently Asked Questions" (F.A.Q.) on the website. Catholic Doors Ministry now enjoys 1297 F.A.Q. regarding the Catholic faith. The new questions and answers are as follows:

Candlemas,
Cardinal Bishop,
Cardinal Deacon,
Cardinal Electors,
Godparent meaning,
Golden Rule,
Menology,
Mercy,
Messiah,
Name of Mary defined,
The Memento Of The Dead,
The Memento Of the Living, and
The Mind Of The Church.

The following index should entertain your spiritual life for hours: http://www.catholicdoors.com/faq/index.htm

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HOMILIES

During November, 2015, I uploaded 11 homilies to the website. Those homilies may be viewed by clicking on the link below the following list:

Nov 29, 2015; 1 st Sunday Of Advent,
Dec 06, 2015; 2 nd Sunday Of Advent,
Dec 08, 2015; Immaculate Conception Of The Blessed Virgin Mary,
Dec 12, 2015; Our Lady Of Guadalupe,
Dec 13, 2015; 3 rd Sunday Of Advent,
Dec 20, 2015; 4 th Sunday Of Advent,
Dec 24, 2015; Christmas: The Vigil Mass,
Dec 24, 2015; Christmas Mass During The Night,
Dec 25, 2015; Christmas Mass At Dawn,
Dec 25, 2015; Christmas Mass During The day, and
Dec 27, 2015; Holy Family Of Jesus, Mary And Joseph.

http://www.catholicdoors.com/homilies/index.htm

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