Day 246: Mercy and the Mystery of Sin (2026)

The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) by Ascension

Sep 3, 202624:37Religion & Spirituality

Jesus reveals God’s offer of loving mercy to sinners. To accept this gift, we must identify and admit our failings. Recognizing our sins enables us to further cooperate in our redemption. Sin can be understood and catego...

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