The Works of Mercy introduces readers to the seven corporal and spiritual works of mercy, then invites readers to explore mercy in their everyday lives. The third edition features more inclusive language for readers of all faith backgrounds or none, new case studies, and new material on how Pope Francis and his papacy reflect mercy.
ISBN-13: 9781442247147
Media Type: Paperback
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers - Inc.
Publication Date: 04-26-2017
Pages: 178
Product Dimensions: 5.97(w) x 8.93(h) x 0.43(d)
Age Range: 18 Years
James F. Keenan, SJ, is Canisius Professor and director of the Jesuit Institute at Boston College. He is the author or editor of a number of books, including University Ethics: How Colleges Can Build and Benefit from a Culture of Ethics and Moral Wisdom: Lessons and Texts from the Catholic Tradition.
Table of Contents
Chapter One: Mercy Distinguishes Christian Morality Part I: The Corporal Works of Mercy Chapter Two: The Corporal Works of Mercy Chapter Three: Visit the Prisoner Chapter Four: Shelter the Homeless Chapter Five: Feed the Hungry Chapter Six: Give Drink to the Thirsty Chapter Seven: Bury the Dead Chapter Eight: Visit the Sick Chapter Nine: Clothe the Naked Part II: A Meditation on Mercy in Light of September 11, 2001 Chapter Ten: Amazing Grace Part III: The Spiritual Works of Mercy Chapter Eleven: The Spiritual Works of Mercy Chapter Twelve: A Reconciling Spirit Chapter Thirteen: Being Vigilant Chapter Fourteen: Prayer Part IV: A Meditation on Pope Francis’ Jubilee Year of Mercy Chapter Fifteen: Role Reversals and the Scandal of Mercy Part V: Mercy and the Eucharistic Liturgy Chapter Sixteen: The Entrance Rite Chapter Seventeen: The Liturgy of the Word Chapter Eighteen: The Liturgy of the Eucharist Chapter Nineteen: Communion Part VI: A Meditation on HIV/AIDS in a World in Need of Mercy Chapter Twenty: HIV/AIDS in a World in Need of Mercy Part VII: Mercy and Ordinary Life Chapter Twenty-One: Entering into My Own Chaos Chapter Twenty-Two: Entering the Chaos of Family Life Chapter Twenty-Three: Entering the Chaos of the World Part VIII: A Meditation on Abraham Lincoln’s Proclamation of Thanksgiving Day Chapter Twenty-Four: Thanksgiving for Tender Mercies
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