The Spiritual Works of Mercy - Inspire the Faith · 2019. 1. 28. · This list is a great reminder...
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1. Admonish the sinner T Be willing to have a personal conversation with someone who is misleading others in matters of faith and morals. T Take time to evaluate if you are instructing and disciplining your children on important matters. T Be willing to share the message of the gospel with others: Christ came to set us free! 2. Instruct the ignorant T Teach your children the faith. T Encourage someone to read a Catholic book that supports solid teaching. T Consider volunteering at a vacation bible school, at a Catholic retreat for children, or at a parish-wide event for children. 3. Counsel the doubtful T Be a person of hope to others. T Consider reaching out to someone who doubts their faith. 4. Comfort the sorrowful T Comfort your children when they are sad. Show them empathy in their suffering. T Consider praying the sorrowful mysteries of the Rosary for those who are suffering. T Reach out to those who are grieving the loss of a loved one, have experienced a miscarriage, are fighting cancer, or have family problems. Drop a card in the mail, make a meal, or share a word of concern for their pain. 5. Bear wrongs patiently T Be patient with your family as they grow in grace and maturity. T Learn to listen more than you speak. 6. Forgive all injuries T Remember to say “I am sorry” when you are in the wrong. T Participate in the sacrament of Reconciliation and ask forgiveness for your sins. T Work on having a family environment where people apologize for their shortcomings. T Give friends a second chance. Remember to let the past go so you can move forward. T Have a monthly meeting where your family discusses injuries and hurt feelings. Use this as a way to improve family rela- tionships. 7. Pray for the living and the dead T Consider sending a prayer card or Mass card to someone in need. T Visit a cemetery on All Souls Day to remember the poor souls in purgatory. T Remember your daily offering and offer up tasks you don’t like for your deceased family members. This list is a great reminder that these Works of Mercy are intended to be practiced both inside and outside your home. The Spiritual Works of Mercy Checklist for Busy Moms Learn more ways to live out the Works of Mercy in Michele Faehnle and Emily Jaminet’s new book, Divine Mercy for Moms.
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1. Admonish the sinner Be willing to have a personal conversation with someone who is misleading others in matters of faith and morals. Take time to evaluate if you are instructing and disciplining your children on important matters. Be willing to share the message of the gospel with others: Christ came to set us free!
2. Instruct the ignorant Teach your children the faith. Encourage someone to read a Catholic book that supports solid teaching. Consider volunteering at a vacation bible school, at a Catholic retreat for children, or at a parish-wide event for children.
3. Counsel the doubtful Be a person of hope to others. Consider reaching out to someone who doubts their faith.
4. Comfort the sorrowful Comfort your children when they are sad. Show them empathy in their suffering. Consider praying the sorrowful mysteries of the Rosary for those who are suffering. Reach out to those who are grieving the loss of a loved one, have experienced a miscarriage, are fighting cancer, or have
family problems. Drop a card in the mail, make a meal, or share a word of concern for their pain.
5. Bear wrongs patiently Be patient with your family as they grow in grace and maturity. Learn to listen more than you speak.
6. Forgive all injuries Remember to say “I am sorry” when you are in the wrong. Participate in the sacrament of Reconciliation and ask forgiveness for your sins. Work on having a family environment where people apologize for their shortcomings. Give friends a second chance. Remember to let the past go so you can move forward. Have a monthly meeting where your family discusses injuries and hurt feelings. Use this as a way to improve family rela-
tionships.
7. Pray for the living and the dead Consider sending a prayer card or Mass card to someone in need. Visit a cemetery on All Souls Day to remember the poor souls in purgatory. Remember your daily offering and offer up tasks you don’t like for your deceased family members.
This list is a great reminder that these Works of Mercy are intended to be practiced both inside and outside your home.
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SpiritualWorks of MercyChecklist for Busy Moms
Learn more ways to live out the Works of Mercy in Michele Faehnle and Emily Jaminet’s new book, Divine Mercy for Moms.
