The Works of Mercy The Heart of Catholicism

by Keenan, SJ, James F.,

• ISBN13: 9780742560215
• ISBN10: 074256021X
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-11-27
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Summary

Being a Catholic means being merciful, the willingness to enter into the chaos of another. This book explores the seven corporal and seven spiritual works of mercy and considers how we invoke mercy both in the church in the Eucharistic liturgy and in our homes, with family and friends. Interspersed are three meditations on mercy on September 11, on being a priest in light of the scandal in Boston, on the world of HIV/AIDS.

Author Biography

James F. Keenan is professor of theological ethics at Boston College.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. xiii
Introduction	p. xv
Preface to New Edition	p. vii
Mercy Distinguishes Catholic Morality	p. 1
The Corporal Works of Mercy
The Corporal Works of Mercy	p. 9
Visit the Prisoner	p. 15
Shelter the Homeless	p. 21
Feed the Hungry	p. 27
Give Drink to the Thirsty	p. 33
Bury the Dead	p. 39
Visit the Sick	p. 45
Clothe the Naked	p. 51
A Meditation on Mercy in Light of September 11, 2001
Burying the Dead	p. 59
The Spiritual Works of Mercy
The Spiritual Works of Mercy	p. 67
A Reconciling Spirit	p. 73
Being Vigilant	p. 79
Prayer	p. 85
A Meditation on Priesthood in Light of the Church's Scandals
Being a Minister of Mercy	p. 93
Mercy and the Eucharistic Liturgy
The Entrance Rite	p. 101
The Liturgy of the Word	p. 107
The Liturgy of the Eucharist	p. 113
Communion	p. 117
A Meditation on HIV/AIDS in a World in Need of Mercy
A Meditation on HIV/AIDS in a World in Need of Mercy	p. 125
Mercy and Ordinary Life
Entering into My Own Chaos	p. 133
Entering the Chaos of Family Life	p. 139
Entering the Chaos of the World	p. 145
Index	p. 151
About the Author	p. 159
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