Catholic Bishops' Advent Reflections On Mercy And Forgiveness

Bishop Alan Hopes, Bishop of East Anglia, gives today's ‪‎Advent‬ reflection. For the Jubilee of Mercy he'll be visiting all 11 prisons in his diocese. Listen to his reflection on redemption, mercy and Holy Doors.

Bishop Tom Williams reveals some moments that have touched his soul - his inner being - leaving him with a real and active faith. He uses two compelling illustrations in this ‪Advent‬ reflection.

Bishop John Sherrington, a Westminster auxilliary Bishop, tells us the charming story of a Chinese woman he met some years ago who grew up in a rural part of China.

Bishop Patrick Lynch's wide-ranging reflection covers the Parable of the Prodigal Son and being open to the healing power of God's mercy.

Archbishop George Stack, the Archbishop of Cardiff, looks to the Gospel of Matthew for today's Advent Reflection on mercy and forgiveness.

In this reflection, Bishop Paul Hendricks looks at the differences between ideologies and religion and how the line is sometimes deliberately blurred.

Today, the Cardinal talks about his own personal need for God's mercy: "Every day I begin by asking for God's mercy for the day ahead and end it by saying 'Well Lord, there you are. I didn't do that too well. Maybe we can do better tomorrow'.