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February 21, 2020 booklady rated it really liked information technology

A donation to our Adoration Library by a friend. Every bit it was supposed to exist for the Year of Mercy I had not intended to read it, only I am glad I did. It is a collection of essays on the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy by authors from all walks of life: Larry Richards, Jennifer Fulwiler Michael Gaitley, Mary Madeline Todd, Charles Pope, and Donald Calloway to name a few. Each work has i or ii or 3 essays devoted to it, which expound on ways mercy is lived out in REAL LIFE.Giving Drink A donation to our Adoration Library past a friend. As it was supposed to be for the Year of Mercy I had non intended to read it, merely I am glad I did. It is a collection of essays on the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy by authors from all walks of life: Larry Richards, Jennifer Fulwiler Michael Gaitley, Mary Madeline Todd, Charles Pope, and Donald Calloway to name a few. Each work has ane or 2 or iii essays devoted to it, which expound on ways mercy is lived out in REAL LIFE.Giving Drink to the Thirsty is Refreshing Mercy and recounts a trip beyond the Tanzanian countryside and marveling at the slender immature girls who carry 20 liters of water on their heads several miles without spilling a driblet or condign winded. Vesture the Naked is told in Giving Mercy where a team helping out overseas was getting ready to return to the The states and they left behind their shoes, each giving their to someone of approximately the same size. It was likewise people knitting hats for cancer patients who have lost their hair. Visiting the Imprisoned is Freeing Mercy where men in the San Quentin Prison had the opportunity to hear about a recent trip to Rwanda and the healing and reconciliation which has taken place since the 1994 genocide.

But my favorite of all of the stories is Humble Mercy and it is the story about

Admonishing the Sinner. It is my favorite because the author tells information technology on herself. She fix out to play a fox on a phone solicitor and ended up getting the nearly cute, sincere, apprehensive testimony of the dear of one Christian for his fellow, that you can imagine.

The volume is a quick and worthwhile read!

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Sep 23, 2016 Sarah rated information technology it was amazing

When the opportunity came for me to read Cute MERCY, billed on the front cover as "the perfect companion to the Year of Mercy," I was annihilation but excited.

My reading time has been cut in half considering of other obligations, and I take a stack of books I really want to read.

What I'k maxim is that I did a lot of sucking it up to pick this book upwards.

And God used it as a big ole two-by-four to hit me across the caput.

This book might be some of the best writing and reading I've done on the bailiwick o

When the opportunity came for me to read Cute MERCY, billed on the front cover as "the perfect companion to the Year of Mercy," I was anything just excited.

My reading time has been cut in half considering of other obligations, and I accept a stack of books I actually desire to read.

What I'yard proverb is that I did a lot of sucking information technology up to pick this book up.

And God used information technology every bit a big ole 2-past-four to hit me across the head.

This book might be some of the best writing and reading I've done on the subject of mercy. E'er.

Kelly writes, in the prelude,

"Information technology's unproblematic, only imagine how the world would be different if everyone practiced just 1 work of mercy each day. How would the world exist different if these works of mercy defined the manner nosotros live our lives? There is genius in Catholicism, but sadly it is little known and skilful.

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"Sometimes the best way to retrieve virtually life is to reflect upon expiry. When I think about my life and how I have offended God, all the opportunities I have had to love that I take turned my back on, how little I take done with the gifts he has given me, I hope he is merciful. When I reflect on my faults and failings, my mistakes and sins, my pride and arrogance, I hope he is merciful.

"I believe he is."

What follows is a set up of 14 chapters, 1 for each of the corporal and spiritual works of mercy. The drove of authors in this volume is phenomenal: I'yard sure Kelly didn't actually call Pope Francis, but I can't aid but love that Pope Francis' words are the introduction to the book:

"As we tin come across in Sacred Scripture, mercy is a key word that indicates God's activeness towards u.s.a.. He does not limit himself to merely affirming his love, just makes it visible and tangible. Dear, later all, tin can never be just an brainchild. By its very nature, information technology indicates something concrete: intentions, attitudes, and behaviors that are shown in daily living. The mercy of God is his loving business for each 1 of us. He feels responsible; that is, he desires our wellbeing and he wants to come across u.s.a. happy, full of joy, and peaceful. This is the path which the merciful love of Christians must also travel."

Virtually of the chapters characteristic ii essays, and they are practical suggestions. They are also, though, a challenge. They are reflective considerations of what the works of mercy, in both the corporal and spiritual aspects, mean for each of usa as both individuals and every bit parts of the larger Body of Christ.

For example, consider Lisa Hendey's reflection on giving drinkable to the thirsty: she took readers with her to Tanzania, painting a flick of the young girls conveying huge h2o jugs on their heads. She then zoomed dorsum to her own California dwelling, where a drought had made her more aware of water. However, she mentions, it's more than than just about water, isn't it?

"But permit us also call back that the "thirsty" often take needs that will be met more oft by words and deeds than by h2o. I don't accept to travel halfway around the earth to find folks who thirst. They are all around me, waiting for me to bear relief to them just as Neema diameter that bucket of water.

"The thirsty are the working poor of my ain community who labor in farm fields to put food on their tables. My elderly neighbor thirsts for someone to sit with her and to only mind. A friend who single-parents a child with special needs thirsts for compassion, understanding, and welcome. And frequently, my own family unit thirsts for my intendance and attention when I let my daily busyness stand in the way of lovingly fulfilling my vocation every bit married woman and female parent."

I was equally struck by Sarah Swafford'due south reflection on instructing the ignorant. She explains that "ignorant" doesn't mean "stupid," merely rather, "unlearned," "unknown," or even "unaware." She makes a distinction that this isn't almost pushing our religion on other people, but instead trusting the Holy Spirit to guide us.

"In light of trying to dig deeper into this work of mercy, instruct the ignorant, I retrieve it would exist benign to distinguish betwixt knowledge and wisdom. Cognition is very important; we should have the facts and information we need to communicate the brilliant truths of our Catholic faith. Simply someone may take all the factual noesis in the world⏤he or she may even be a "walking Catechism"—yet unless nosotros approach this work of mercy with an eye to imparting wisdom, nosotros may very well miss the mark.

"It is wisdom and organized religion that take knowledge and seamlessly weave it through the threads of fourth dimension, history, culture, and personal experience in club to help answer life's biggest questions: "Who am I?" "What am I living for?" and "Whom am I living for?" Wisdom and organized religion are the anchors of homo life, giving us meaning and purpose fifty-fifty amid the attacks of relativism, utilitarianism, and the culture of death. Wisdom and religion bear witness the states that life has a plot, a goal, and living out this journeying leads to happiness, peace, and joy—both in this life and in the side by side."

This book is full of advice, truthful, but it's also full of fire: I institute myself because that maybe my Year of Mercy wouldn't be a full waste matter after all. Peradventure even in the midst of how crazy my life is, I tin can make a few small changes that will have a big bear upon eternally.

In Cute MERCY, I establish hope, and I as well found an understanding of mercy I haven't gained anywhere else. Mercy has e'er seemed to exist a nice thought, a good theory, and completely strange.

God has information technology, certain.

But…what does it mean? How do I share it? Why do I need it?

This collection was a gift to me, direct from heaven. It seared itself into my mind, and I can't assistance but experience closer to God as a result of reading information technology.

I also can't help only be better motivated to move forwards through my Christian journey.

As Dr. Scott Hahn wrote in the determination:

"The crisis of the Church is non reducible to the lack of good catechists, liturgies, theologians, and and then forth. It'south a crisis of saints. But it'due south a crisis our Begetter can be trusted to handle, particularly if we allow him to continue his promises to u.s.."

Let u.s. exist saints, indeed, and use what's left of this Year of Mercy to run closer to that goal!

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Feb 12, 2016 Aaron rated it really liked information technology

This was another worthwhile book to read. The chief have abroad for me was to give mercy I need to first receive mercy. To doubt Gods mercy for me is to sin. He not simply forgives, he forgets. I need to let become of my own by repented sins and rely on Gods mercy. Likewise;

Forgiveness is not saying "no problem"
Forgiveness is not saying "there'south nothing to forgive"
Forgiveness is not forgetting
Forgiveness does not hateful you lot trust the other person or that the relationship is restored
Most importantly, forg

This was some other worthwhile book to read. The principal have abroad for me was to give mercy I demand to first receive mercy. To incertitude Gods mercy for me is to sin. He not but forgives, he forgets. I need to permit become of my own past repented sins and rely on Gods mercy. Also;

Forgiveness is non saying "no problem"
Forgiveness is not saying "in that location's nothing to forgive"
Forgiveness is not forgetting
Forgiveness does not hateful you trust the other person or that the human relationship is restored
Nearly importantly, forgiveness is not an upshot but rather a process

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April 02, 2016 Nancy rated information technology it was amazing

Quick read with groovy ideas on how to incorporate the spiritual and corporal works of mercy into your everyday lives.

Feb 25, 2016 James rated it it was astonishing

I dear this book. Information technology really made me retrieve almost how I am currently living my life. How I should and desire to live my life and what I can do to make those changes.

May 09, 2016 Thadeus rated it it was amazing

This book is a compilation of many well-known Cosmic authors sharing short and applied explorations of the corporal and spiritual works of mercy. It really does alive up to its billing every bit "the perfect companion for the Yr of Mercy."

Each of the xiv works of mercy are addressed by one or more authors in new and concrete ways. If you are looking for ways to put the works of mercy into practise in your life, I cannot think of a better resource to assistance yous achieve that goal.

Highly recommend

This book is a compilation of many well-known Cosmic authors sharing brusk and practical explorations of the corporal and spiritual works of mercy. It actually does live up to its billing as "the perfect companion for the Year of Mercy."

Each of the fourteen works of mercy are addressed by one or more than authors in new and physical ways. If yous are looking for ways to put the works of mercy into practice in your life, I cannot retrieve of a better resource to aid you attain that goal.

Highly recommended!

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Quick and easy read on mercy. There were several good points and new things I learned nigh mercy. I liked how it was divided up exist department with multiple authors. It was like shooting fish in a barrel to read in multiple curt reading segments which was perfect for me and what time I had available to read.

Filled with many interesting approaches to mercy for this yr that we Catholics are focusing on it.

Great reflections for the Yr of Mercy. I enjoyed the varied viewpoints of the authors and the structure of the Works of Mercy theme.

I enjoyed this short essay book. All a expert reminder of how to live in the earth.

January 30, 2017 Rosy rated it it was amazing

Cute book well-nigh the corporal and spiritual works of mercy. I enjoyed it very much!

This was an amazing read. If you are unfamiliar with the works or mercy or cannot recall them off the top of your head Matthew Kelly reminds united states of america that: "The works of mercy are broken upward into two categories: the corporal works of mercy and the spiritual works of mercy. The corporal works of mercy are concerned with

The corporal works of mercy are concerned with meeting the physical needs of others. They are:
feed the hungry
give drink to the thirsty
clothe the naked
shelter the homeless
visit the ill
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This was an astonishing read. If you are unfamiliar with the works or mercy or cannot recall them off the meridian of your caput Matthew Kelly reminds us that: "The works of mercy are cleaved upwardly into 2 categories: the corporal works of mercy and the spiritual works of mercy. The corporal works of mercy are concerned with

The corporal works of mercy are concerned with meeting the physical needs of others. They are:
feed the hungry
give beverage to the thirsty
clothe the naked
shelter the homeless
visit the sick
visit the imprisoned
coffin the expressionless

The spiritual works of mercy, on the other hand, are designed to meet the spiritual needs of others. They are:
instruct the ignorant
counsel the doubtful
correct sinners
bear wrongs patiently
forgive offenses willingly
comfort the afflicted
pray for the living and the expressionless

After Matthew reminds us of what the works of Mercy are he states: "For this book, nosotros've enlisted the help of some incredible authors in the Church building. These authors have taken the fourteen works of spiritual and corporal mercy and provided elementary, applied ways for yous to empathize them ameliorate and to contain them into your everyday life. I hope you pray through this book and invite the mercy of God to transform your life, because in the end it's all most God's mercy." It truly is an incredible collection. A few of the authors I had encountered prior to reading this book, a few I had never heard of. I have already picked upwards books by three of the contributors to add to my 'to exist read pile'.

The contributors in order of appearance are:
Matthew Kelly
Pope Francis
Key Donald Wuerl
Fr. Larry Richards
Fr. Michael Gaitley, Mic
Christopher West
Lisa M. Hendey
Dr. Allen R. Hunt
Fr. Donald Calloway, Mic
Kerry Weber
Mother Olga Yaqob
Sr. Marie Veritas, Sv
Dr. Carloyn Woo
Lisa Brenninkmeyer
Curtis Martin
Sarah Swafford
Sr. Mary Madeline Todd, Op, Std
Jackie Francois-Affections
Sr. Helena Burns, Fsp
Jennifer Fulwiler
Daniel Burke
Matt Fradd
Fr. James Mallon
Fr. Mike Schmitz
John Michael Talbot
Msgr. Charles Pope
Dr. Scott Hahn

The introduction by Pope Francis says: "Jesus introduces us to these works of mercy in his preaching and then that we can know whether or not we are living as his disciples. Permit us rediscover these corporal works of mercy: to feed the hungry, requite drink to the thirsty, clothe the naked, welcome the stranger, heal the sick, visit the imprisoned, and bury the dead. And allow u.s.a. non forget the spiritual works of mercy: to counsel the hundred-to-one, instruct the ignorant, admonish sinners, comfort the afflicted, forgive offenses, carry patiently those who do us sick, and pray for the living and the expressionless." Pope Francis goes on to outline line that nosotros volition be known and judged by our actions And living the works of mercy is needed in our world and in our lives.

Father Larry Richards declares: "We must feed the hungry or be damned! Did I go your attention? I hope and then!" what a style to catch our attention at the first of his piece on Feeding the Hungry. And later Christopher West writing about giving drink to the thirsty quoting Pope Francis: "I see clearly," said Pope Francis, "that the thing the Church needs most today is the ability to heal wounds." And this means that "ministers of the Church must be ministers of mercy above all." Ministers of mercy are those willing to enter into the hurting and misery of people's lives, touch their wounds, and surprise them with tender, healing love." What would our families, our communities expect like if we strived to live this better each day? Also writing about giving beverage to the thirsty Lisa M. Hendley says: "Sometimes the "drinkable" we carry to those who thirst will exist literal. Often, it volition be figurative. Regardless, let us pray daily for gratitude for those who have quenched our thirst and for the grace to bear the drink of living water to those most in need." How often do nosotros acknowledge those who have filled our cup? Do nosotros equally generously and so fill others?

Subsequently Dr. Allen R. Hunt writing on clothe the naked reminds us that: "In the corporal works of mercy, Jesus calls u.s. to do something-not but to talk about it, non to written report it, non to constitute a commission to develop a program for it, simply to do it. To actually and truly clothe the naked." There was a time many years agone when I was out of work and in a new town, I noticed the worship leader wore a different winter coat every week and I was without one. I asked him if I could borrow one until I could go one. The adjacent week he showed upward with a hockey duffle bag total of clothes for me all from his cupboard. This man literally clothed me and I never forgot it.

Curtis Martin writing nigh comforting the afflicted says: "For nonbelievers, there is enough evidence to conclude that the world is an substantially barbarous place, where the innocent and weak not only suffer, but suffer at the hands of the strong. They believe that Darwin was right and only the strongest and the fittest will survive. Jesus came to reveal a radically different perspective, a deeper truth, a more powerful truth: that suffering, while real, is not the concluding word." And we equally the body of Christ as that witness in the world. Can our neighbours and friends tell a difference between us and how we live and the non-believers they know.

For many years now ane of my often spoken prayers is that 'my actions would live up to my theology' that sentiment is echoed in the quote at the beginning of the section on Instruct the Ignorant: "For nonbelievers, there is plenty evidence to conclude that the world is an essentially brutal place, where the innocent and weak not only suffer, but endure at the easily of the strong. They believe that Darwin was correct and merely the strongest and the fittest will survive. Jesus came to reveal a radically dissimilar perspective, a deeper truth, a more than powerful truth: that suffering, while real, is not the final word." This reminded me to ask what is my life witnessing to.

The greatest strength is this book is the stories, from the introduction by Matthew Kelly with the stories of Adam, David, Mary Anne to the stories in each separate piece either the authors own witness or the stories they have observed. I really do not believe y'all could read this book and not be moved and challenged in your own life. For me it was foreign but as I was reading the section that hit me nigh was Bury the Dead, my oldest is in preparation to get an alter server, in communicating with the lady who coordinates it for our parish I mentioned that I had server from a child well into university. She asked if I would exist willing and able to change server at the occasional funeral mass when they need assistance. I said yeah, how could I not. It is a modest cede on my part to assistance live this out.

Please give this book a read, it will dramatically impact your life, and through your life those who know you and the ripples volition go on spreading out. This is an amazing book and I highly recommend information technology.

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Mar 02, 2017 Anne Marie rated it actually liked information technology

This was my outset 'spiritual' book to read on my Lenten journey. Since last year was the Church'south Year of Mercy, the parishioners at my church were given this book as a gift. So this book focused on mercy, and the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy were cleaved downwardly into sections with different contributors telling their experiences near how these works of Mercy came into their life. Some of the contributors gave great examples...Matthew Kelly telling short stories of everyday people showing This was my get-go 'spiritual' volume to read on my Lenten journeying. Since terminal twelvemonth was the Church'due south Year of Mercy, the parishioners at my church were given this book equally a gift. So this book focused on mercy, and the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy were broken down into sections with unlike contributors telling their experiences almost how these works of Mercy came into their life. Some of the contributors gave slap-up examples...Matthew Kelly telling brusque stories of everyday people showing and giving cute mercy. Other contributors gave textbook versions of things, only disruptive me and making the topic being discussed glum. I liked the everyday things ordinary people could practise in their lives to become a better Christian. Not everyone, including myself at the moment, can travel around the world helping the poor and destitute in Africa, Bharat, or Rwanda. So does that mean alms giving is the way to get? I don't know where a food pantry is around where I alive, only I can donate when there is a food drive at my church or possibly can I prepare meals for my family with love?
Throughout the book, especially during the times of reading those "textbook" explanations of things, and when I got to the Instruct the Ignorant, I experience at times I am ignorant! How nice information technology would be to read elementary examples of mercy and elementary means to show mercy. Nosotros ALL accept to be taught in simple ways. Teachers should not presume we know everything nigh our religion. For case, Jackie Francois-Angel didn't know how to pray the rosary correctly until she was 18. Possibly in that location are lapsed Catholics or Millenials who have no faith because they're confused...was organized religion just preached to them? Did they have no role models to wait upward to when information technology came to organized religion? We meet children today in church and going to a religion class distracted by outside distractions- video games, sports, etc. These distractions are fine, but how could religious people and catechists assistance young people focus and go their attention?
I found one of the best works of mercy in the book was praying for the living and the dead. It's something everyone can practise, from anywhere. Msgr. Charles Pope had great points about prayer and how 1 prayer can brand a divergence. Unfortunately praying for the dead is not talked about plenty and even beingness forgiven countless amount of times in life does not rid us of purgatory. So it seems that this human activity of mercy may exist the near important. ...more than

The book speaks of corporal works of Mercy, as well as spiritual works of Mercy. Performing these works of Mercy allows united states of america to become the 'Best Version of ourselves and feel God'due south unconditional love. The works of Mercy are are explained explained and helps the reader realize that these acts of goodwill are easier understood and some acts are works of Mercy which the reader may non recognize as an act of Mercy. An first-class cocky assistance book which helps
the reader go closer with God. The volume speaks of corporal works of Mercy, likewise as spiritual works of Mercy. Performing these works of Mercy allows u.s. to become the 'Best Version of ourselves and feel God'due south unconditional honey. The works of Mercy are are explained explained and helps the reader realize that these acts of goodwill are easier understood and some acts are works of Mercy which the reader may non recognize as an act of Mercy. An excellent cocky help volume which helps
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Mar 28, 2016 JJ Cylk rated it it was astonishing

With 25 writers offer diverse ideas and thoughts on Mercy, how we can, should be merciful. How we can do beingness merciful. This volume is a smashing guide to "The Year Of Mercy". My favorite of most thought inspiring was Fr. Mike Schmitz chapter on "Tireless Mercy". He talks of how mercy is not something to exist taken lightly. We must work at forgiving those who have offended united states. We need to empathize what offense we are forgiving and what that offense cost u.s.a..
My neighbor and I didn't talk for 1 With 25 writers offer various ideas and thoughts on Mercy, how we tin can, should be merciful. How we tin practice existence merciful. This book is a bully guide to "The Twelvemonth Of Mercy". My favorite of about thought inspiring was Fr. Mike Schmitz chapter on "Tireless Mercy". He talks of how mercy is not something to be taken lightly. We must work at forgiving those who have offended us. We need to understand what law-breaking nosotros are forgiving and what that crime price us.
My neighbor and I didn't talk for 10 or 15 years because he had upset me for some reason or another. We did make upwards and start talking once more but and so he died a few years later. We never really forgave each other not talk talked how our offenses injure (cost) each of the states. Now I just have one sided conversations and pray he is listening. When you forgive without understand the price, the mercy is empty, lacking the justice and dignity the act of Mercy requires to be fulfilled. ...more than

Jun 20, 2016 Em Bouch rated it really liked it

This was a not bad volume for the Year of Mercy. It is organized as brusk essays or reflections according to each corporal and spiritual work of mercy. Each chapter is only a few pages long, so it is perfect to pick upward and put down throughout the day or for a prayerful reflection. The numerous different authors make it hard to review the content and writing, but overall, I was left with a deeper agreement and appreciation of God's love and mercy in the globe. There was some great insights i This was a corking volume for the Year of Mercy. It is organized as short essays or reflections according to each corporal and spiritual piece of work of mercy. Each chapter is only a few pages long, so it is perfect to pick upwardly and put down throughout the day or for a prayerful reflection. The numerous dissimilar authors get in difficult to review the content and writing, simply overall, I was left with a deeper understanding and appreciation of God's dear and mercy in the world. There was some bully insights into life and love, and the authors took the standard understandings of each work of mercy and brought the reader to a deeper or new understanding.

This book is appropriate for both the beginner and experienced theologian.

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The corporal works of mercy bargain with the physical needs of others:
(Matthew 25:41)

feed the hungry
requite beverage to the thirsty
clothe the naked
shelter the homeless
visit the ill
visit the imprisoned
coffin the dead.

The spiritual works of mercy deal with the spiritual needs of others:

instruct the ignorant
counsel the doubtful
correct sinners
bear wrongs patiently
forgive offences willingly
comfort the afflicted
pray for the living and the dead.

Cute Mercy is a perfect compliment to the twelvemonth of

The corporal works of mercy deal with the physical needs of others:
(Matthew 25:41)

feed the hungry
give drinkable to the thirsty
clothe the naked
shelter the homeless
visit the sick
visit the imprisoned
bury the dead.

The spiritual works of mercy bargain with the spiritual needs of others:

instruct the ignorant
counsel the hundred-to-one
correct sinners
deport wrongs patiently
forgive offences willingly
condolement the afflicted
pray for the living and the dead.

Beautiful Mercy is a perfect compliment to the year of mercy announced by Pope Francis. Mercy is to heal a heart in misery.

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Nov 02, 2020 Joanna Mounce rated it actually liked information technology

This book is a collection of essays past prominent Catholics on the spiritual and corporal works of mercy. I picked it up generally because I was happy to see it at a nearby fiddling library, and I think information technology took me more than a twelvemonth to get through. Yet, it seemed to come up dorsum into my life whenever a spiritual uplift was particularly needed. In truthful Matthew Kelly manner, nothing in this book was not mind blowing, but the book was a healthy, inspiring place to put my head in from time to time and conta This book is a collection of essays past prominent Catholics on the spiritual and corporal works of mercy. I picked it up more often than not because I was happy to see information technology at a nearby little library, and I recall it took me more than a twelvemonth to get through. Still, it seemed to come back into my life whenever a spiritual uplift was peculiarly needed. In true Matthew Kelly fashion, nothing in this book was not mind bravado, simply the book was a healthy, inspiring place to put my head in from time to fourth dimension and independent many gems. ...more than

Apr 24, 2016 Susy rated it really liked it

Total of short essays revolving around the broader topic of mercy, and more precisely written to accost the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy.

The essays range from helpful to sublime. I expect that each person reading them will have a different reaction to private essays depending on what God is trying to teach them, or where they are in their lives.

A dandy accompaniment to this Jubilee Year of Mercy and henceforth.

For only 180 pages, information technology was a tough read, at least for me. The book is a series of vignettes, each written past a different author. Though well written, all of the stories sounded very like the same message(south) y'all may hear at a weekly sermon; possibly an extension of each of the eight beatitudes. The bottom line message is to exercise mercy in various ways, and not but believe in the message itself.

Aug 09, 2017 Katherine rated information technology it was amazing

This book is fantastic. If yous have even the tiniest relationship with Christ, I highly recommend this book. Whether you lot are Cosmic or non I would also recommend this volume. We all demand to know how to put dearest into action: Mercy. This was so helpful and I learned so much! I am excited to apply this in my own life and hopefully share Christ meliorate with others. :)

Seemed similar a lot of the chapters had the same message.
Really loved the last 2 chapters. 2nd last chapter about the final corporal works of Mercy, Praying for the dead, was really good. Final chapter- Conclusion about people leaving the Church building is powerful. These final 2 chapters made the volume worth reading.

Feb 08, 2016 Mark rated it it was amazing

The writings are very thought provoking. Although, I read the book straight through, it does lend itself to exist a volume that afterward you read a chapter i needs to accept i'due south time to reflect, mediate - and if so moved - act. The writings are very idea provoking. Although, I read the volume direct through, it does lend itself to exist a book that later you read a chapter one needs to take one's time to reflect, mediate - and if so moved - human activity. ...more

Mar 27, 2016 Jenessa rated it it was astonishing

I used this book for a volume study and enjoyed being able to use the words of some leading voices in apologetics to grow in my religion and learn more nigh applying the works of mercy to my every day life, while besides discussing Catholicism with my friends.

I read this while basking in the sun on vacation. The book is a really good read, reminding united states all how nosotros are to serve in our globe! Each Corporal and Spiritual Work of Mercy is written in a brusk, concise, experiential and thought provoking style. I took away some not bad ideas!

Aug 22, 2017 Ken rated it liked it

Pretty good reflection book on the thought of God's mercy which has some dissimilar ideas of what it looks like. The authors do an first-class chore of braking downward the works of mercy and examples of how to live by them in your life. Pretty good reflection book on the idea of God'southward mercy which has some different ideas of what it looks similar. The authors do an splendid job of braking downward the works of mercy and examples of how to live past them in your life. ...more

Dec ten, 2015 Nib Breen rated it it was astonishing

Swell brusque read as prep for the Extraordinary Year of Mercy! Shower essays by noted authors,bloggers--Fr. Larry Richards, Fr.
. Michael Gaitley, and even Pope Francis

Dec 25, 2015 Amanda Weaver rated it actually liked it

Short essays on the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy. Some thought-provoking and inspiring essays.

Jan 30, 2016 Amy Murray rated it it was amazing

A slap-up collection of stories / reflections on the Corporal & Spiritual works of mercy. A smashing, easy read during this a Year of Mercy dubbed by Pope Francis.

Matthew Kelly was born in Sydney, Commonwealth of australia, where he began speaking and writing in 1993. Since that fourth dimension he has travelled in more than than 50 countries and spoken to over iv million people. He has written twelve books which have appeared on the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestseller lists and have been published in xx-five languages. His titles include: The Rhythm of L Matthew Kelly was born in Sydney, Australia, where he began speaking and writing in 1993. Since that time he has travelled in more than than 50 countries and spoken to over four million people. He has written twelve books which have appeared on the New York Times, Wall Street Periodical, and United states of america Today bestseller lists and have been published in twenty-five languages. His titles include: The Rhythm of Life, The Seven Levels of Intimacy, The Dream Manager, and Edifice Better Families.

In improver to his efforts to assistance individuals go the-best-version-of-themselves, Kelly is also a partner at Floyd Consulting, a Chicago based direction consulting house. His clients include: Pepsi, Procter and Chance, the Department of Defense, McDonalds, USBank, 3M, Ernst & Young, HSBC, the U.Due south Navy, the U.S. Air Force, and more 35 other Fortune 500 companies.

His cadre bulletin, regardless of whether he is speaking in a business, a school or at a church, invites listeners to go the-all-time-version-of-themselves. Kelly convincingly communicates this bulletin as God'southward desire for each of us. And he insists that it is also the desire of parents for their children, husbands and wives for each other, CEOs for their companies and employees, pastors for their communities and members, and managers for those they atomic number 82 and instruct.

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