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What is the true meaning of mercy?

  • Written by Mathew Schmalz, Associate Professor of Religion, College of the Holy Cross
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The world seems to be witnessing increasing levels of violence, fear and hatred that challenge us each day. There are ongoing debates about how or whether to welcome immigrants and refugees to the United States; news headlines remind us about the plight of Syria and about the horrors of the Islamic State.

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