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SUMMARY:Pocket Guide to the Works of Mercy
DESCRIPTION:“The Church’s teaching on the corporal and spiritual works of mercy is not merely an invitation to volunteer but rather a holy and joyful call to reorder our lives according to the wisdom of Christ.”\n–Fr. Mark-Mary Ames\, CFR\n\nFr. Mark-Mary Ames\, CFR will lead a discussion with authors Elizabeth Marcolini and Neena Gaynor on their new book\, Pocket Guide to the Works of Mercy. The program takes place at the CIC on Thursday\, January 22\, 2026 at 7:00 PM. This book will be available for purchase at the CIC bookstore as will be Fr. Mark-Mary’s previous publications. \nFr. Ames will also offer Mass at 6:10 PM. \nJanuary 22nd Schedule: \n\n6:00 PM: Doors open for Registrant check-in\n6:10 PM: Daily Mass celebrated by Fr. Mark-Mark Ames\, CFR\n7:00 PM: Discussion on Pocket Guide to the Works of Mercy – this portion of the evening will be offered both in-person and virtually via a livestream\n8:00 PM: Booksigning with the authors and a light happy hour\n9:00 PM: Evening concludes\n\n\nAbout the Book: \nMercy is a language of love. \nWe are all called to live like Christ in the world. As followers of Jesus we are called to embrace those around us and serve them with God’s healing love. \nIn Pocket Guide to the Works of Mercy\, authors Claire Couche\, Neena Gaynor\, and Elizabeth Marcolini offer a clear\, practical\, and prayerful path to living out the corporal and spiritual works of mercy.  \nIn this compact work\, readers will discover how to live the works of mercy in a way that emphasizes each person’s dignity\, and leads them closer to Christ.  \nThrough practical examples and examination questions\, Pocket Guide to the Works of Mercy is perfect for Catholics who want to serve those around them. Whether you are single\, consecrated\, or have a family\, this guide will show you how you can live out the Works of Mercy in your state of life.   \nEach chapter includes practical and applicable wisdom on each Work of Mercy\, including: \n\nBiblical examples from both the Old and New Testaments\nAn explanation of the meaning for the works of mercy for Catholics today\nA dedicated prayer to offer your works as prayers to God\nReal-life applications for every season of life\nAnd more!\n\nPocket Guide to the Works of Mercy takes a difficult and abstract set of actions and makes them not only tangible\, but possible no matter your season of life. With the help of this book\, readers will truly see the other as a beloved child of God\, and care for them in the way the Church asks. \nLearn how to live out the radical call to mercy alongside this small but powerful book.
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