Maryknoll Missionary Disciples

2024 Second Sunday of Easter

Apr 1, 2024 3:22:28 PM / by Fr. Joe Healey, MM

Theme: Mercy To All  

Challenge: Invite everyone into an inclusive Catholic Church. 

JoeHealy Blog 2nd Sunday

On this Divine Mercy Sunday we are reminded that recent popes have  tirelessly taught that God’s mercy is for everyone. Repite conmigo: Todos, todos, todos [Portuguese]. (“Repeat with me: Everyone, everyone, everyone.”), Pope Francis proclaimed this message to 1.5 million young people at World Youth Day in Lisbon, Portugal in August, 2023. He later emphasized that the church is open to everyone including “the sick, the elderly, the young, old, ugly, beautiful, good, and bad.” 

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Topics: MERCY, Easter

Fr. Joe Healey, MM

Written by Fr. Joe Healey, MM

Father Joe Healey, MM, a Maryknoll Missioner is known for his expertise in Small Christian Communities (Basic Ecclesial Communities), as well as his roles as a teacher, researcher, and prolific writer. Born in Detroit, Michigan, he earned his B.A. from Maryknoll Seminary in 1961, followed by a master's degree in theology from the University of Missouri in 1966 and a graduate degree from Creighton University in 1981. Ordained as a Maryknoll missionary priest in 1968, Father Healey dedicated his career to service in East Africa. His work focused on documenting missionary experiences, promoting interfaith dialogue, and evangelization models. Recognized for his contributions, he received the Pro Ecclesia Papal Medal of the Vatican in 1969 and the Msgr. Thomas A. Keissler Award from RENEW International in 2013. His enduring dedication to understanding and nurturing faith communities continues to have a profound impact.