The Works of Mercy The Heart of Catholicism

In The Works of Mercy: The Heart of Catholicism, Father James Keenan, S.J., reveals mercy as God's principle way of loving us and our way of loving one another. In the first two of three parts, Father Keenan explores modern applications of the corp

James F. Keenan taught at Fordham University from 1987-1991 and has been teaching at Weston Jesuit School of Theology since 1991.

Acknowledgments

xi

Introduction

xiii

Mercy Distinguishes Catholic Morality

1

(8)

I. The Corporal Works of Mercy

The Corporal Works of Mercy

9

(6)

Visit the Prisoner

15

(6)

Shelter the Homeless

21

(6)

Feed the Hungry

27

(6)

Give Drink to the Thirsty

33

(4)

Bury the Dead

37

(6)

Visit the Sick

43

(6)

Clothe the Naked

49

(6)

II. A Meditation on Mercy in Light of September 11, 2001

Burying the Dead

55

(6)

III. The Spiritual Works of Mercy

The Spiritual Works of Mercy

61

(4)

A Reconciling Spirit

65

(6)

Being Vigilant

71

(6)

Prayer

77

(6)

IV. A Meditation on Priesthood in Light of the Church's Scandals

Being a Minister of Mercy

83

(8)

V. Mercy and the Eucharistic Liturgy

The Entrance Rite

91

(4)

The Liturgy of the Word

95

(4)

The Liturgy of the Eucharist

99

(4)

Communion

103

(6)

Index

109

(8)

About the Author

117

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The Works of Mercy The Heart of Catholicism

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