"As I write, a friar from my own Dominican
community is in quarantine waiting to board the USNS Mercy. Commissioned
in the Naval Reserves, this Dominican friar has been called up to serve
as chaplain on board the 1,000-bed floating hospital.
"One of our Manhattan priories has
entirely re-envisioned the common life of the friars there in order to
serve the sick. Taking extraordinary means to care for the souls in
their charge, these brothers have made broad adaptations to our way of
life in order to serve. A friar from that community even moved into a
nursing home to care for residents.
"Dozens of friars have visited
hospitals and nursing homes, offering the sick the sacraments, prayers
and support. Friars have found innovative ways to hear confessions and
developed new means of preaching and teaching. . . .
"And all of these efforts can be known by one simple name. They all belong to the crown jewel of Christian virtues: mercy."
In a recent commentary, Father Patrick Briscoe, O.P., reflected on the relationship between Christianity and the virtue of mercy.
To access Fr Patrick's complete post, please visit:
Aleteia: Fr. Patrick Briscoe, OP: Mercy. Christianity: The two words are practically interchangeable (16 APR 20)
Editor's note: Myrna and I are parishioners at Saint Pius V Parish, where Fr. Patrick is currently serving.
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