Corporal Works of Mercy - The Inner Life - December 19, 2024

Father Joseph Illo joins Patrick to discuss the Corporal Works of Mercy (3:10) Where do the works of mercy come from? Why do we need to do the corporal works of mercy? (19:45) Break 1 How can we feed the hungry? (25:06) Dawn - Parents that don't want to take their kids to a homeless shelter, there is a challenge to get people involved. Marie - I have a neighbor with multiple sclerosis, I’ve been helping her as much as I can. I’m still her friend... but I was told that she likes to use people. I feel good helping her. What is your opinion? Cynthia - I am also a inner city missionary, serving the poor in many different ways. I've been doing this for 10 years.  Problem is getting people, including priests, on board. It is all worth it. (37:37) Break 2 (39:10)  What does it mean to visit the sick? What does it mean to bury the dead? Mary - My mom is 98, ever since I know, she dedicates her life to the corporal works of Mercy. She inspires me to be the be a better Catholic.