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Br. Jack Crowley

“Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.” (Matthew 5:7)

If someone is begging you for mercy, you know exactly what they mean. We all have a gut sense of what the word “mercy” means even if we have a hard time defining the word. Mercy is hard to explain; but Jesus was clear about the importance of mercy. The problem most of us have, including myself, is figuring out how to practice mercy in our day-to-day lives.

The good news is that we all have plenty of God-given opportunities to practice mercy. Sometimes these opportunities to practice mercy will be obvious. Situations like forgiving a resentment, giving someone the benefit of the doubt, or having patience with someone you disagree with are obvious opportunities to practice mercy. Other times, these opportunities to practice mercy will be subtle. For example, not getting angry at bad drivers or letting go of your pet peeves. The important thing is that we do not waste these opportunities. Read More