Mercy in This Year of Mercy

"Blessed are the Merciful, for they will receive Mercy."

The Corporal Works of Mercy

Feed the Hungry.

Give Drink to the Thirsty.

Shelter the Homeless.

Visit the Sick.

Visit the Prisoners.

Bury the Dead.

Give Alms to the Poor.

Spiritual Works of Mercy 

 Counseling the doubtful.

Instructing the Ignorant

Admonishing the sinner.

Comforting the sorrowful.

Forgiving Injuries.

Bearing Wrongs Patiently.

Praying for the Living and Dead.

These actions are the things we do to serve with the gift of Mercy.  

So, what do we find in Mercy?

In Mercy there is:

Forgiveness

Love

Truth

Kindness

Gentleness

Compassion

Patience

Acceptance,

and, most importantly,

God.

In God's Mercy to us there is:

Kindness

Gentleness

Justice

Deliverance

and, most importantly,

Salvation!

Amen.