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5 weeks

Works of Mercy and Service

This pathway connects prayer to mercy, helping individuals and groups choose concrete works of love.

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Begin step one

Spiritual goal

Let prayer bear fruit in service of Christ present in others.

Best for

  • Parish groups
  • Families
  • Service teams

Fruits to seek

  • Learn the works of mercy
  • Choose a concrete act
  • Reflect on service with prayer

Step Timeline

Move one step at a time

Each step includes teaching, Scripture, prayer, practice, and reflection questions. Keep the pace peaceful and repeat a step when needed.

  1. Step 1

    Begin service by praying to recognize Christ in others.

    Scripture

    Matthew 25:40

    Practice

    Pray for one person or group you often overlook.

  2. Step 2

    Select one corporal or spiritual work of mercy for this season.

    Scripture

    Micah 6:8

    Practice

    Choose one work of mercy and write the first practical action.

  3. Practice service without needing to be seen.

    Scripture

    Matthew 6:3-4

    Practice

    Do one hidden act of mercy this week.

  4. Bring the service back to prayer and choose whether to continue.

    Scripture

    Galatians 6:9

    Practice

    After serving, pray an examen: grace, resistance, gratitude, next step.

Related Resources

Community

GuideAll Year

Local Faith Groups

Find or start a local group for prayer, discussion, service, and accountability.

Small, Faithful Gatherings A local group should be simple enough to sustain: prayer, one good question, honest conversation, and concrete charity.

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Community

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Events

A calendar pattern for live prayer, local gatherings, and formation nights.

Gathering With Purpose Events should make the next faithful action obvious: pray, discuss, serve, or invite.

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Community

ReferenceAll Year

Group Discussion Topics

Ready-to-use prompts for faith groups, parish nights, families, and formation teams.

Questions That Lead Somewhere Good discussion questions help a group move from opinion to prayer, conversion, and concrete charity. Where did prayer feel difficult this w...

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