Corporal Works of Mercy

Pope Francis Makes a Surprise Visit to House that Serves the Disabled

ITALY – Pope Francis loves surprises. This weekend, he spent time at a cooperative for the disabled, Durante e Dopo di Noi, Casa OSA. The home is part of a non-profit foundation that has assisted people with disabilities since 1984. Pope Francis shook hands and gave hugs. During his visit, he spent individual time with …

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Here’s How to Practice 5 Corporal Works of Mercy in a Single Place

We all know the importance of practicing the 7 corporal works of mercy and many of us strive to do them as often as possible. However, it’s not always doable with our busy schedules. Sure, we can give money to those who panhandle outside grocery stores. Of course, we can carve time out of our …

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Nathaniel Hawthorne’s Lessons on the Works of Mercy

You’ve rejoiced in Nathaniel Hawthorne’s Puritan-bashing in “Young Goodman Brown.” You’ve reveled in his rejection of scientism and perfectionism in “The Birthmark.” You may even have shared some of Hester’s redemptive suffering in The Scarlet Letter. One of Hawthorne’s lesser-known works, however, takes on a whole different problem, one uncannily appropriate to our day. “The Procession …

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