PPT-God of mercy and compassion,

thank you for the extraordinary life witness and ministry of Religious Brothers in our Church   In your wisdom you have called these ordinary men to generously serve pray and share your healing love with others. What is Compassion?. . Gilbert defines the essence of compassion as “a basic kindness, with deep awareness of the suffering of oneself and of other living things, coupled with the wish and effort to relieve it” (2009, p. xiii. Investing whatever is necessary to heal the hurts of others.. Vs. Indifference. Compassion disarms hostility. If we could only read the secret history of our enemies, we would find in each man’s life sorrow and suffering enough to disarm all hostility. – . St. Mary . Magdalene Catholic Church. Divine . Mercy Ministry. Brings The Message of Mercy revealed to St. Maria Faustina Kowalska--The first saint of the third millennium--by our Lord Jesus Christ.. Immense and Free. O sing my soul . and tell all He’s done. ‘Til. the earth and heavens . are filled with His glory.. Lift High the Name of Jesus. Lift high the Name of Jesus. Of Jesus our King. Make known the power of His grace. Corporal works of mercy is a strange phrase but it means the practical things you can do to help others: . Can you think of a story from the Gospel where most of these things are said?. If you cannot remember the story then look up MT25 31-46 . A reflection . Jesus of Nazareth, by his words, his actions, and his entire person reveals the . mystery of God. . We . need constantly to contemplate the mystery of mercy. . It . is a wellspring of joy, serenity, and peace. Dear brothers and sisters, I have often thought about how the Church might make clear its mission of being a witness to mercy. It is journey that begins with a spiritual conversion. For this reason, I have decided to call an extraordinary Jubilee that is to have the mercy of God at its centre. It shall be a Holy Year of Mercy. We want to live this Year in the light of the Lord's words: “Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. (cf. . Romans 11:22. The Father of the Prodigal. Luke 15:11-32. 1. God Respects Our Free Will. The father granted the son’s shameful demand (v. 12). He did not go out looking for the son to bring him back home (v. 20). Elizabeth Bonham, PhD, RN, PMHCNS-BC. ISNA Annual Conference. Kokomo, IN. September 16, 2016. Learning Objectives. Define and identify compassion fatigue, incivility, and mandatory overtime. Develop key strategies designed to influence personal growth and development. Nelson Mandela. Wisdom and Uncertainty. “. a basic kindness, with deep awareness of the suffering of oneself and of other living things, coupled with the wish and effort to relieve it.. ”. (Gilbert, 2009). Sioned Quirke BSc RD. Professional Manager Adult Weight Management Service. Aneurin Bevan University Health Board . Workshop Outline. My . Journey. What is . Compassion. What is . Self Compassion. What is . 2. Ps. 108:4. [. 4. ] For thy mercy is great above the heavens: and thy truth reacheth unto the clouds.. 3. Ps. 119:64. [. 64. ] The earth, O LORD, is full of thy mercy: teach me thy statutes.. 4. Eph. 2:4. Mercy Seat Counselling Supporting people making a response at the mercy seat Course Purpose There is no greater privilege than helping someone who is seeking God. The goal of this course is to prepare you so that you are equipped and confident to help them well. The Mercy Journey. Mercy in Our Hearts: Revisiting the formative experiences and ideas that shape our understanding of mercy. Mercy (n): “Compassion or forgiveness shown towards someone whom it is within one’s power to punish or harm”.