The Way to Mercy 

The Way of Mercy is four simple steps to heal a relationship based on the principals of restorative justice. When we say or do things that we shouldn’t we hurt someone or break the trust of another, it’s important to take ownership of our actions, or inactions, apologise for it and rebuild the relationship. 

Making an Apology

Step 1… Sorrow: I am sorry for- 

Step 2... Empathy: It was wrong because… 

Step 3… Promise: in the future I will… 

Step 4… Mercy: Please forgive me. 

Why do we bless ourselves with holy water when we enter the church? 

From the earliest days of Christianity, water was used in baptismal rituals as a symbol of life and cleansing. Today, when Catholics dip their fingers into the little bowl of holy water, which is called a font or stoup, at the church foyer and make the sign of the cross, they do so as a reminder of their baptism.