James F. Keenan

The Works of Mercy (eBook, PDF)

The Heart of Catholicism

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

The Works of Mercy introduces readers to the seven corporal and seven spiritual works of mercy, inviting readers to explore mercy in our everyday lives. James Keenan defines mercy as "the willingness to enter into the chaos of another," and it is one of the central elements of the Christian faith. Over the centuries Christians have defined themselves by feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, and caring for the sick. The book explores the traditional works of mercy and also looks at how mercy enters into ordinary life, in the way we care for our families and the way we care for ourselves. The third edition features more inclusive language to resonate with readers of all backgrounds, new case studies and examples-from health care to the prison system, and new material on how Pope Francis and his papacy reflect mercy.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury eBooks US
• Seitenzahl: 178
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. April 2017
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9798216264972
• Artikelnr.: 74398232

Autorenporträt

James F. Keenan, SJ, is Canisius Professor and director of the Jesuit Institute at Boston College. He is the author or editor of a number of books, including University Ethics: How Colleges Can Build and Benefit from a Culture of Ethics and Moral Wisdom: Lessons and Texts from the Catholic Tradition.

Inhaltsangabe

Part 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Mercy distinguishes Catholic morality Part 3
The Corporal Works of Mercy Chapter 4 The Corporal Works of Mercy Chapter 5
Visit the Prisoner Chapter 6 Shelter the Homeless Chapter 7 Feed the Hungry
Chapter 8 Give Drink to the Thirsty Chapter 9 Bury the Dead Chapter 10
Visit the Sick Chapter 11 Clothe the Naked Part 12 Meditation on Mercy in
the Light of September 11, 2001 Chapter 13 Burying the Dead Part 14 The
Spiritual Works of Mercy Chapter 15 The Spiritual Works of Mercy Chapter 16
A Reconciling Spirit Chapter 17 Being Vigilant Chapter 18 Prayer Part 19
Meditation on Priesthood in Light of the Church's Scandals Chapter 20 Being
a Minister of Mercy Part 21 Mercy and the Eucharistic Liturgy Chapter 22
The Entrance Rite Chapter 23 The Liturgy of the Word Chapter 24 The Liturgy
of the Eucharist Chapter 25 Communion