{"product_id":"the-works-of-mercy-paperback","title":"The Works of Mercy - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLawrence G. Lovasik\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The Works of Mercy 978-0-89942-305-0 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Works of Mercy \u003c\/i\u003eis an ideal gift for a child's First Holy Communion. \u003cbr\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cbr\u003e Among the features of this book are: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Brief and easy-to-read biography on the life and legacy of this saint \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Vibrant, full-color illustrations \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e High-quality paper \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Durable, sewn paperback binding \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Conveniently sized at 5 1\/2\" X 7 ⅜\" to accommodate little hands \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e a presentation page that allows for easy personalization of this book when used as a gift \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e an explanation of the Seven Corporal and Seven Spiritual Works of Mercy and how we can live them out each day. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Nihil Obstat \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Imprimatur \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e One of 101 titles in the St. Joseph Picture Book Series, \u003ci\u003eThe Works of Mercy, \u003c\/i\u003eby popular author Father Lovasik, S.V.D., explains how children can live out the corporal and spiritual works of mercy. \u003cbr\u003e 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. \u003cbr\u003e 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. \u003cbr\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Special Topics Include: \u003cbr\u003e The Corporal Works of Mercy \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e To Feed the Hungry \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e To Give Drink to the Thirsty \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e To Clothe the Naked \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e To Visit Those Who are in Prison \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e To Shelter the Homeless \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e TO Visit the Sick \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e To Bury the Dead \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e The Spiritual Works of Mercy \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e To Admonish the Sinner \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e To Instruct the Ignorant \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e To Counsel the Doubtful \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e To Comfort the Sorrowful \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e To Bear Wrongs Patiently \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e To Forgive Injuries \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e To Pray for the Living and the Dead \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e A Pray for Animals \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.17 x 7.44 x 5.52 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 01, 1982\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53489534239027,"sku":"9780899423050","price":11.43,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/VteuRTxKqz9780899423050.webp?v=1781525795","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/the-works-of-mercy-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}