We all know people tho count for us. When one of those people is seriously ill and dying we take to heart to care and accompany this person as best we can by visiting, sending text messages, post cards, etc. We are called to attend to this person, parent, sister, brother, friend of companion on the way until death. Burying and praying for a close relative or friend is…
Visiting the sick is a kind act of Mercy, a gesture or great humanity. Those who are sick often feel alone. A visit can make a person who is sick feel less alone, and a little companionship is great medicine! A smile, a caress, a handshake are simple gestures, but they are very important for those who feel abandoned. How many people dedicate themselves to visiting the sick in…
During the word Youth days int Krakow, in August 2016, Pope Francis reminded us : «Mercy is not synonymous with’ goodness’ or with sentimentalism. Our authentic identity as disciples of Jesus and our credibility as Christians are verified through our practice of Mercy in today’s world ». As a baptized disciple of Jesus, I am invited to live Mercy and carry out acts of Mercy. The first act of Mercy described…
Letters to first Christians For he says to Moses: “I will show mercy to whom I will, I will take pity on whom I will.” So it depends not upon a person’s will or exertion, but upon God, who shows mercy. (Letter to the Romans 9, 15-16) I urge you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to…
Gospel Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. (Matthew 5, 7) Go and learn the meaning of the words, ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ I did not come to call the righteous but sinners.” (Matthew 9, 13) His mercy is from age to age to those who fear him. (Magnificat – Luke, 1, 50) He has helped Israel his servant, remembering his mercy, according to his…
God of my fathers, Lord of mercy. you who have made all things by your word (The book of wisdom 9, 1) You who fear the Lord, trust him, and you will not be robbed of your reward. (Ecclesiasticus 2, 9) For the Lord is compassionate and merciful, he forgives sins and saves in the time of distress (Ecclesiasticus 2, 11) How great is the mercy of the Lord,…
Photo : https://www.bernalopez.org/ In the narrative of the Baptism, administered…
