April 19, 2020, Divine Mercy Sunday homily: Fr. Ed Fride

<p>Homily given at Mass on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 19, 2020, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. This Mass was during the COVID-19 pandemic when no congregation was able to be present. The Mass was livestreamed on Christ the King's YouTube channel; you may watch it by <a href="https://youtu.be/COg9PZ71Gkk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">clicking here</a>.</p> <p>Fr. Ed reminds us that, regardless of what our experiences of our earthly fathers may have been, God the Father is rich in mercy toward us. Jesus wants us to come to a deeper experience of His mercy.</p> <p>Fr. Ed also recommended two works:</p> <ul> <li><a href= "https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_letters/documents/papa-francesco_bolla_20150411_misericordiae-vultus.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Face of Mercy</a> <em>(Misericordiae</em> <em>Vultus</em>) by Pope Francis</li> <li><a href= "https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_jp-ii_enc_30111980_dives-in-misericordia.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rich in Mercy</a> (<em>Dives in Misericordia</em>) by Pope St. John Paul the Great</li> </ul> <p>Keywords: mercy, forgiveness, surrender to God</p>