An online etymology dictionary says of “Mercy (n.): (the origin of the word dates to the) late 12th century, 'God's ...

God, the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us. Holy Trinity ... wouldst graciously preserve and augment the faith, reverence, and devotion in us towards this admirable Sacrament, we beseech Thee ...

TODAY the Church remembers St Francis de Sales – a bishop and the patron saint of journalists – a man who teaches that “devotion (to God) is meant for everyone, in every situation”. Pope Francis on ...