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The author reflects on compassion as the primary ethical virtue of the Christian life. Topics discussed include the compassion shown by Jesus Christ, a way for individuals to develop and nurture compassion, and a study conducted by psychology professor David DeSteno on the effect of personal adversity on compassion.

The article offers the author's insights on the concept of preaching as a form of spiritual healing. The author discusses the importance of active listening to the local church, the need to encourage compassion, and the key threefold ministry of Jesus Christ such as teaching, preaching, and healing. The author also cited the views of Richard Rohr, author of the book "Dancing Standing Still.

The author reflects on the significance of God's justice and redemption. Topics discussed include the acknowledgment of God's justice by American civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr., the link between one's pursuit of justice and the ministry of Jesus Christ, and the need for individuals to look for the compassion of God to address one's fears.

The article presents the author's insights on Luke 10:25-42, which follows Jesus' Love, Love speech. The author says that speech is the story of the Good Samaritan that pictures loving neighbor and the story of Jesus, Mary band Martha having dinner that pictures loving God. He states that to love neighbor is basic to people's faith and it is a picture of compassion and justice. He adds that only by loving God, people can cultivate love of neighbor that is compassionate and just.

The article discusses the religious feast of Divine Mercy Sunday. It highlights the instances in which the Lord showed His love by granting salvation which include His promise to the people who follow His Ten Commandments and how prophets speak of His compassion. According to the author, the dialogues between Sister Mary Faustina Kowalska and Jesus Christ show the merciful love of God. The prayer that Pope John Paul offered for the intercession of Sister Faustina is also presented.

The article discusses Jesus Christ who has no stake in debate about treatment of stranger at borders who needs to attend Bible study. Topics discussed include how Jesus heals and teaches folks streaming from the Decapolis towards him, divine compassion which is not limited to a nation or religious affiliation and hospitality made by Jesus to outsider pillar of teaching and ministry.

The article discusses various theological topics related to faith and wealth, with reference passage from the Gospel of Mark. It states that Jesus used to observe how wealthy people lived and commented on his observations on wealth, and mentions that the passage Mark 10:17-22 describes the need of compassion for the poor in rich people. It notes that in the passage Mark 10:23-27 Jesus reminds that God is not limited by human possibilities.

Discusses the chapters in the gospels of Romans and Matthew regarding the compassion and graciousness of God and faith. Anxiety of apostle Paul over the salvation story of God; Claim of Paul on the love of God for the Israelites; Demonstration of faith in Jesus Christ by apostle Peter.

The article focuses on the divine examples of Jesus Christ on forgiveness and love and on the healing power of forgiveness. It states the healing power of the forgiveness of Las Abejas, a group of indigenous communities in Mexico whose members were murdered by paramilitary troops while fasting and praying for peace. Furthermore, the doctrines of Jesus Christ on leadership and discipleship such as his manner of life and his power to forgive and show compassion towards transgressors are discussed.

The article reflects on the observance of the gospel's final presentation of Jesus as Christ the king. Far from being the traditional king, he weeps with those who suffer and condemns a religious system that exploits and leaves out the vulnerable. Jesus Christ assures his disciples that a new temple built on love and compassion will be built to replace structures built upon power, dominance and exploitation.

The author reflects on the compassion of Jesus Christ for people. According to him, compassion suggests the imaginative capacity of an individual to enter someone's else life to understand things. The author says that Jesus had compassion upon the crowded crowds because He view them as sheep without a shepherd.