This page includes materials for the Year of Mercy, inspired by multiple presentations and groups, including:
Spirits and Spirituality (Canton, OH):
Summer and the Pace of Mercy. Presented by Justin Huyck (June 2, 2016)
Mardi Gras and Mercy. Presented by Fr. Shawn Conoboy and Diana Hancharenko (January 28, 2016)
Mercy for the Poor. Presented by Deacon Chris Germak (November 14, 2015)
Spirits and Spirituality is a monthly gathering for young adults (20’s and 30’s) at Canton Brewing Company, hosted by St. Michael the Archangel, St. Anthony/All Saints, and Little Flower Parishes
St. Michael’s Faith Groups and Gatherings (Canton, OH):
2016 Lenten Mission: Experiencing and Living God’s Mercy. Led by Fr. James McKarns, Miguel Chavez, Sr. Carolyn Capuano (Lent 2016)
Women’s Book Study: Be Merciful (Lent 2016)
January Men’s Retreat: Men of Mercy and the Spirit. Led by Fr. Donald King (January 16, 2016)
St. Michael’s Bible Study: Mercy (Fall 2015)
This page features reflections and resources, drawn from the wisdom of the various St. Michael’s faith groups and gatherings during and leading up to the Year of Mercy.
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Reflection
This reflection is inspired by our various gatherings at St. Michael’s during the Year of Mercy to date, including various faith groups during the Fall and Winter and, especially, our Lenten Mission.
Handouts:
- Mercy Bookmark for “Summer and the Pace of Mercy” (Spirits and Spirituality, June 2016)
Online Resources on Mercy (General):
- Diocese of Youngstown Year of Mercy Page: Includes monthly reflections on one or more of the works of mercy
- Little Rock Scripture Study’s Biblical Year of Mercy: With monthly columns
- St. Michael’s 24/7 Christian Resources Page (Fall 2015)
Jubilee Year of Mercy Videos from Catholic News Service:
- Pope Francis’ Jubilee Explained
- What is a Holy Door?
- Pope Francis Opens Holy Door
- Pope Francis: Mercy Unites Christians
- Pope Francis: We All Need Mercy
- Pope Francis: Do Works of Mercy!
Catholic Relief Services “Mercy is…” Video Series:
Books on Mercy:
- Pope Francis, The Name of God is Mercy (2016) – Interview and Pope Francis’ letter introducing Year of Mercy
- Pope Francis, The Church of Mercy (2016) – A collection of the pope’s homilies and other talks
- Official Year of Mercy Book Series: 8 books on mercy developed by the Pontifical Council for the Promotion of the New Evangelization, and available through Our Sunday Vistor
- Bill Huebsch, Be Merciful: Reflections on the Spiritual and Corporal Works of Mercy (2015) – used by our Women’s Book Study
- Mitch Pacwa, SJ, Mercy: A Bible Study Guide for Catholics (2015) – used by our Women’s Bible Study
- Kerry Weber, Mercy in the City(2014) – a fun account of a young adult’s efforts to live the works of mercy
- Cardinal Walter Kasper, Mercy: The Essence of the Gospel and the Key to Christian Life (2014) – a more challenging, and longer, theological book that influenced Pope Francis
- Christine Fletcher, 24/7 Christian (2015) – used by our faith groups in Fall 2015. Online resources, created for these groups but open to all, also available
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