The message delivered by Our Lady of Fatima, beginning on May 13, 1917, still applies to us today, a full 99 years later. It is a message of prayer, especially prayer and penance for the conversion of sinners. In a very real way, it reminds us of the words of Our Lord Jesus when He […]
Recommended Book: From Darkness into Light
Fr. Ben Cameron, Spiritual Director of the Confraternity of Our Lady of Mercy, has written a review of Shawna Arnold’s new book From Darkness into Light on the Fathers of Mercy website. Here is a link to the article and information about this beautiful new resource: From Darkness into Light by Shawna Arnold
Divine Mercy Novena 2016
During this Jubilee Year of Mercy, I have decided to offer the “Divine Mercy Novena” in a special way for the conversion of Men and Women who have had, or been involved in, abortions — that those who have not yet made their Peace with God through the Sacrament of His Mercy (Confession) may receive […]
Spiritual Works of Mercy: To Pray for the Living and the Dead
The final Spiritual Work of Mercy is something that every Christian can certainly do, but do we consciously and intentionally “Pray for the Living and the Dead?” In God’s family, the Church, there are three distinct groups: The Church Militant on Earth, the Church Suffering in Purgatory, and the Church Triumphant in Heaven. The third […]
Corporal Works of Mercy: To Bury the Dead
In the Old Testament Book of Tobit, the virtuous Tobit interrupts his dinner to go out to bury one of his Jewish countrymen who had been murdered, and his body had been left in the street. This act of burying the dead, especially those who have no one who will bury them, is a prime […]
Spiritual Works of Mercy: Forgive All Injuries
“Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do!” These powerful words from our Savior should make every Christian think twice: Do I forgive injuries? Have I forgiven those who have hurt or offended me or one of my loved ones? Or do I hold on to old hatreds and grudges? The sixth Spiritual […]
Corporal Works of Mercy: Visit the Sick
One of the very important Corporal Works of Mercy is to Visit the Sick. How many people are suffering from various illnesses, from cancer, or from accidents today! Many people who are ill suffer from loneliness as well. There are many elderly persons whose families live far away from them. Others have family in the […]
Spiritual Works of Mercy: Comfort the Sorrowful
One of the Spiritual Works of Mercy is to “Comfort the Sorrowful.” There are a tremendous number of people who suffer from sorrow and grief in our world today, so there is a tremendous need for Christians to practice this work of mercy. First of all, what are some examples of people in sorrow today? […]
Corporal Works of Mercy: Visit the Imprisoned
The fifth Corporal Work of Mercy is “Visit the Imprisoned.” This work of mercy is important, and often neglected. When I was in college, I had the privilege of being involved in the Legion of Mary, a Catholic lay apostolate that began in Ireland, that involves a commitment of two hours of apostolic work done […]
Spiritual Works of Mercy: To Bear Wrongs Patiently
One of the Works of Mercy that can be the hardest to live, but is absolutely necessary for all of us is to “Bear Wrongs Patiently.” There are many times in our lives in which people mistreat us, or speak to us in ways that might hurt our feelings. And so often … we just […]
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