Reflection authored by Sr Susan Widdel, Pastoral Minister
Mercy – a five letter word that has a powerful message for all of us.
Being a Sister of Mercy brings to mind what Catherine McAuley (the foundress of the Community) gave to her follow Sisters. Our mission is to care for those in need.
There are many ways to show mercy. The chapter shared a powerful message of mercy in the story it told. I would like to share a few simple ways that each of us can share mercy.
Call someone who lives alone.
Check on an elderly family member or neighbor.
Write a letter or send a card to someone you haven’t seen recently.
Greet people with a smile or a hello.
Say “I’m sorry” when you have wronged someone.
Say “I forgive you” when someone asks forgiveness.
There are larger ways to share mercy:
Give donation to the food pantry or volunteer to deliver food.
Help with Family Promise
Habitat for Humanity projects
Donate money to special projects the parish supports
Donate money or time to charities you are interested in supporting.
Listen to your heart and see where God is calling you to show mercy.