tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1149438906545544596.post342786893114312327..comments2023-09-12T03:38:50.647-04:00Comments on Connecticut Catholic Corner: Another Pope Francis videoConnecticut Catholic Cornerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11640448130713614258noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1149438906545544596.post-88280639040697139132017-04-06T05:35:42.043-04:002017-04-06T05:35:42.043-04:00The Pope Francis pontificate seems, at times, focu...The Pope Francis pontificate seems, at times, focused exclusively on the corporal works of mercy - not so much on the spiritual works of mercy.<br /><br />I've always taught in my CCD classes that it is both/and not either/ or.<br /><br />I've always thought the means given to *do* the corporal works of mercy (helping refugees off rafts, stocking shelves at a food pantry, etc.) are merited through the graces one receives via the spiritual works of mercy (assisting at Holy Mass, going to Confession, praying Holy Rosary, etc.).<br /><br /><br />Catechist KevCatechist Kevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04692973475298278544noreply@blogger.com