Mercy Matters Birthstone and went through a tremendous

and went through a tremendous "dark night of the soul" after Scott converted to Catholicism

and reverberates in the lives of believers today

” – Pope Francis Walking in Jesus’ footsteps is an inspiring ideal for Christians

Pope Francis's joyful warmth and wisdom shine through for parents

And wake me in the morning light

Mercy Matters Birthstone and went through a tremendousWhether dealing with adoption, sobriety, bullying, the Boston Marathon bombing, or friendship with a Jehovahs Witness, Mathew Schmalzs own life serves as the backdrop for his reflections on the complex nature of mercyhow we give it, and how we receive it. From a home for lepers in India to a halfway house in the Bronx, the author probes his experiences to reveal mercy as a virtue that doesnt necessarily come easily, but is infinitely rewarding.