The Corporal Works of Mercy: Visiting the Prisoners
The imprisoned are certainly a tough group to image reaching out to. But there’s a way to do it.
Corporal Works of Mercy
Live the Corporal Works of Mercy
We can and must be like the Good Samaritan, performing works of mercy where ever we are given the chance.
Pope Francis Opens Palazzo Migliori to the Homeless of Rome
VATICAN CITY – Constructed in the 1800s, Palazzo Migliori used to be called the “Palace of the Best.” This year, thanks to the generosity and initiative of Pope Francis, the property can now be referred to as the “Palace of the Poor.” Four stories tall and located by the colonnades of St. Peter’s Square, the …
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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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Homeless Man Given Requiem Mass Burial at the Vatican
VATICAN CITY – Cesar Willy De Vroe had lost everything. He no longer had any contact with his three siblings, he had no worldly possessions, and his health had deteriorated. But Cesar, a homeless man who lived in Rome, was given a Requiem Mass at the Vatican yesterday. His body was laid to rest in …
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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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