Ss. Peter And Paul 2025- Both

We celebrate the Apostles Peter and Paul, who served the Church in their own ways, as Christ called them. Both sometimes errored, but Christ called them all the same. We, too, are called to proclaim the Gospel and build the Church. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay #mercywithteeth Can I pray for you during my upcoming pilgrimage to the Holy Land September 16-26, 2025? Log your intentions at https://ift.tt/605ZVLT Sign up to have podcasts and blog posts emailed to you: https://ift.tt/iRlCYuT Give feedback at https://ift.tt/ENG2hJ1 Readings are found at https://ift.tt/8mZdrhJ I’m Writing a Book! Mercy with Teeth: A Catholic Journey to Forgiveness and Healing Will you pray for this project? More to come in the weeks ahead. #MercyWithTeeth
via IFTTT

True Mercy Has Teeth

Dear friends in Christ,

After much prayer, reflection, and work, I’m honored to share with you of my soon to be released new book: True Mercy Has Teeth: A Catholic Journey to Forgiveness and Healing.

This book was born out of years of my own healing and through walking with people through deep wounds, betrayal, abuse, and confusion. It’s a response to the well-meaning but often cheap version of mercy that says “just forgive and forget,” while ignoring truth, justice, and the dignity of the human person.

Why “True Mercy Has Teeth”?

Because real mercy isn’t soft or sentimental.
True mercy is strong enough to name evil, to say no more, and to call us to healing that costs something.

Mercy, when rooted in Christ, does not enable sin or overlook injustice. It calls us to wholeness. It honors truth. It embraces the cross. And yes—sometimes mercy has teeth.

What You’ll Find Inside

• A Catholic theology of mercy that includes boundaries, truth, and justice

• Personal stories and pastoral insight into forgiveness after betrayal

• Guidance for survivors of abuse and deep relational wounds

• Reflections on how Christ models mercy that confronts and restores

• A call to discernment, healing, and authentic reconciliation

Who This Book Is For

• Those who have been deeply hurt and told to "just move on"

• Catholics seeking clarity on what real mercy looks like

• Counselors, spiritual directors, clergy, and ministry leaders

• Anyone trying to forgive without losing themselves

Available soon

The book will soon available in print through Lulu and Amazon including a kindle version.
You can learn more or join the mailing list here.

If you’ve ever struggled to forgive without losing your voice—or longed for justice without losing your soul—I pray this book brings you hope, truth, and healing in Christ.

In the Heart of the Good Shepherd,
Fr. Todd J. Petersen

Corpus Christi 2025 - Home

We celebrate the Feast of Corpus Christi so that we may reflect on The Eucharist that makes us the Church and draws us home. https://ift.tt/eDarKjG #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay #mercywithteeth Can I pray for you during my upcoming pilgrimage to the Holy Land September 16-26, 2025? Log your intentions at https://ift.tt/td4xHiq Sign up to have podcasts and blog posts emailed to you: https://ift.tt/zdj2OiQ Give feedback at https://ift.tt/2O6RFzf Readings are found at https://ift.tt/OvcmBPb
via IFTTT

Holy Trinity 2025 - Words

As we prepare to celebrate the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea's declaration of the Creed proclaim Jesus is of the same essence or existence as the Father and the Spirit, we call to mind that we need the right words to describe God if we want right worship. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay #mercywithteeth Can I pray for you during my upcoming pilgrimage to the Holy Land September 16-26, 2025? Log your intentions at https://ift.tt/oL9tGWD Sign up to have podcasts and blog posts emailed to you: https://ift.tt/jq24fPT Give feedback at https://ift.tt/tsGC4WP Readings are found at https://ift.tt/YEhT2ZS
via IFTTT

Pentecost 2025 - Fruits

On the jewish Feast of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit came upon the Apostles, Blessed Mother, and disciples and made them the first fruits. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Can I pray for you during my upcoming pilgrimage to the Holy Land September 16-26, 2025? Log your intentions at https://ift.tt/j17a5dW Sign up to have podcasts and blog posts emailed to you: https://ift.tt/cPzwdZa Give feedback at https://ift.tt/JseXkWC Readings are found at https://ift.tt/PbLN5Aa
via IFTTT

Ascension 2025 - Mission

Our Lord ascends to Heaven, and promises to be with us until the end. It is a promise that a He will be with us for the Mission that He gives - to proclaim the Gospel. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Sign up to have podcasts and blog posts emailed to you: https://ift.tt/QZfqpMA Give feedback at https://ift.tt/EBtGXVq Readings are found at https://ift.tt/vJSnqcH
via IFTTT

6th Sunday Easter 2025 - Peace

Jesus promises the Advocate, the Holy Spirit and gives peace. He gives differently than the world, and the world cannot give the peace that is His gift. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay Sign up to have podcasts and blog posts emailed to you: https://ift.tt/sJw4GfC Give feedback at https://ift.tt/dn5kwZx Readings are found at https://ift.tt/wdAhyD4
via IFTTT