Category Archives: 2 Kings

Acts of mercy

Giving Drink to the Thirsty
Master of the Acts of Mercy
oil on fir, between 1460 and 1470
Metropolitan Museum of Art

Jesus said to his apostles, “And whoever gives only a cup of cold water to one of these little ones to drink because the little one is a disciple—amen, I say to you, he will surely not lose his reward.” Matthew 10:42

Acts of kindness, generosity, forgiveness, reconciliation, peace, mercy: our true natures of goodness and love are reflected in how we relate to and care for others.

Today I will learn about the Corporal Acts of Mercy and choose one to carry out:
Feed the hungry
Give drink to the thirsty
Shelter the homeless
Visit the sick
Visit the prisoners
Bury the dead
Give alms to the poor

Welcome God

Northward from Jerusalem. Shunem village.
II Kings 4:8

Jesus said to his apostles, “Whoever receives you receives me, and whoever receives me receives the one who sent me.” Matthew 10:40

May I never ignore or reject anyone. When I welcome you, I welcome God.

Today I will receive all people with kindness and reverence. I will remember to look for God in everyone.