12 Quotes to Live Out in 2016:
As we begin a new year, it is helpful to reflect on our spiritual growth. We can
use the wisdom of the saints and the guidance of our Church to direct our
path. Pope Francis has declared this year to be a Jubilee Year of Mercy so we
chose to provide you with 12 Quotes that will inspire you to understand God’s
mercy. Use these quotes to guide your prayer time this year and lead you into
action.
Along with each quote you will find a corporal and spiritual work of mercy that
you can concentrate on for the month. Try to think of an activity that you and
your family can do to incorporate that aspect of mercy into your monthly
schedule. Be sure to subscribe to our emails and follow us on social media
because we will offer several ideas and insights on how to live out these acts of
mercy. Make it your resolution each month of 2016 to focus on growing in
God’s mercy and watch how lives are transformed!
January
Corporal Work of Mercy: Feed the Hungry and Give Drink to the Thirsty
February
Spiritual Work of Mercy: Counsel the Doubtful
March
Corporal Work of Mercy: Visit the Imprisoned
April
Spiritual Work of Mercy: Instruct the Ignoran
May
Corporal Work of Mercy: Clothe the Naked
June
Spiritual Work of Mercy: Admonish the Sinner
July
Corporal Work of Mercy: Shelter the Homeless
August
Spiritual Work of Mercy: Comfort the Afflicted
September
Corporal Work of Mercy: Visit the Sick
October
Spiritual Works of Mercy: Forgive Offenses and Bear Wrongs Patiently
November
Corporal Work of Mercy – Bury the Dead
December
Spiritual Work of Mercy: Pray for the Living and the Dead
We hope that you will use this resource to grow in your understanding of both
how to receive and show God’s gift of mercy. In addition to these quotes we
encourage you to act by taking part in the Corporal and Spiritual Works of
Mercy. Don’t forget to also pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet daily! Finally, one last
quote from the diary of St. Faustina to inspire us to act in mercy during this year.
“You are to show mercy to your neighbors always and everywhere. You must not
shrink from this or try to excuse or absolve from it. I am giving you three ways of
exercising mercy toward your neighbor: the first – by deed, the second – by
word, the third – by prayer. In these three degrees is contained the fullness of
mercy, and it is an unquestionable proof of love for Me. By this means a soul
glorifies and pays reverence to My mercy.”