The Works of Mercy: The Heart of Catholicism

by Keenan, James F.

• ISBN13: 9780742532205
• ISBN10: 0742532208
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-02-10
• Publisher: Sheed & Ward

Summary

In The Works of Mercy: The Heart of Catholicism, Father James Keenan, S.J., reveals mercy as God's principle way of loving us and our way of loving one another. In the first two of three parts, Father Keenan explores modern applications of the corp

Author Biography

James F. Keenan taught at Fordham University from 1987-1991 and has been teaching at Weston Jesuit School of Theology since 1991.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	xi
Introduction	xiii
1 Mercy Distinguishes Catholic Morality	1	(8)
I. The Corporal Works of Mercy
2 The Corporal Works of Mercy	9	(6)
3 Visit the Prisoner	15	(6)
4 Shelter the Homeless	21	(6)
5 Feed the Hungry	27	(6)
6 Give Drink to the Thirsty	33	(4)
7 Bury the Dead	37	(6)
8 Visit the Sick	43	(6)
9 Clothe the Naked	49
II. A Meditation on Mercy in Light of September 11, 2001
10 Burying the Dead	55	(6)
III. The Spiritual Works of Mercy
11 The Spiritual Works of Mercy	61	(4)
12 A Reconciling Spirit	65	(6)
13 Being Vigilant	71	(6)
14 Prayer	77	(6)
IV. A Meditation on Priesthood in Light of the Church's Scandals
15 Being a Minister of Mercy	83	(8)
V. Mercy and the Eucharistic Liturgy
16 The Entrance Rite	91	(4)
17 The Liturgy of the Word	95	(4)
18 The Liturgy of the Eucharist	99	(4)
19 Communion	103	(6)
Index	109	(8)
About the Author	117