The Works of Mercy

The Works of Mercy 978-0-89942-305-0

The Works of Mercy is an ideal gift for a child's First Holy Communion.
The St. Joseph Picture Books Series is a magnificent series of religious books for children, superbly illustrated in full color and simply written, that will help all children to better understand the Catholic Faith. These books are ideal for home or school.

The St. Joseph Picture Books Series is intended to help teach the basics of the Catholic Faith to children in an enjoyable manner. The books in the Series deal with one or more of the following themes: (1) the teachings of the Church, (2) the Christian way of life, and (3) our Catholic worship (including both public and private prayers and devotions). Each book also carries the Imprimatur, assuring that the contents are in line with Church teaching.
Among the features of this book are: Brief and easy-to-read biography on the life and legacy of this saint Vibrant, full-color illustrations High-quality paper Durable, sewn paperback binding Conveniently sized at 5 1/2" X 7 ⅜" to accommodate little hands a presentation page that allows for easy personalization of this book when used as a gift an explanation of the Seven Corporal and Seven Spiritual Works of Mercy and how we can live them out each day. Nihil Obstat Imprimatur Check out all 101 titles in this series of Catholic children's books. Each of the St. Joseph Picture Books make wonderful gifts for baptisms, First Communion, birthdays, Christmas, or Easter.

One of 101 titles in the St. Joseph Picture Book Series, The Works of Mercy, by popular author Father Lovasik, S.V.D., explains how children can live out the corporal and spiritual works of mercy.
Teaching children about the works of mercy--acts of compassion directed toward meeting the needs of others--is essential for fostering empathy, kindness, and a sense of social responsibility. These works, which are traditionally divided into corporal (focused on physical needs) and spiritual (focused on emotional and spiritual support), encourage children to think beyond themselves and to consider the well-being of others. By practicing corporal works like feeding the hungry, giving drink to the thirsty, and visiting the sick, children learn the value of generosity and the impact they can have on their community.
Introducing children to the spiritual works, such as comforting those in sorrow, teaching others, and forgiving, helps them develop emotional intelligence and the ability to connect with people on a deeper level. They learn to be patient, understanding, and supportive, qualities that are essential for building strong, meaningful relationships.
As children grow, engaging in the works of mercy helps them build character, understand social justice, and appreciate the importance of service. These experiences not only prepare them to contribute positively to society but also nurture their sense of purpose and fulfillment. Ultimately, learning about the works of mercy enables children to see themselves as agents of change, cultivating a lifelong commitment to kindness and empathy.

Special Topics Include:
The Corporal Works of Mercy To Feed the Hungry To Give Drink to the Thirsty To Clothe the Naked To Visit Those Who are in Prison To Shelter the Homeless TO Visit the Sick To Bury the Dead The Spiritual Works of Mercy To Admonish the Sinner To Instruct the Ignorant To Counsel the Doubtful To Comfort the Sorrowful To Bear Wrongs Patiently To Forgive Injuries To Pray for the Living and the Dead A Pray for Animals