Mercy can scandalize those who don't see their own sin, pope says

Celebrating the feast of St. Matthew, the anniversary of the day when as a 17-year-old he said he was overwhelmed by God's mercy, Pope Francis said it was interesting how many Catholics today seem to be scandalized when God shows mercy to someone.

Father James F. Keenan, SJ

Did you see Pope Francis’ TED Talk? On April 25, he released a surprise video for the annual TED conference, recording it from one of his offices. It’s terrific. (www.ted.com/talks/pope_francis_why_the_only_future_worth_building_includes_everyone?)

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