RECOMMENDED READINGS
RESOURCES
Facing the World: Political Theology and Mercy
by John V. Downey, Steve Ostovich, and Johann M. Vento
Charismatic Circularity
by Mara Brecht, Ph.D.
EXPLORE
African Women’s Theologies, Spirituality, and Healing: Theological Perspectives from the Circle of Concerned African Women Theologians
Mercy Amba Oduyoye
Wild Mercy: Living the Fierce and Tender Wisdom of the Women Mystics
Mirabai Starr
RESOURCE LINKS
SJC FAITH & SPIRITUALITY IN A TIME OF CRISES
Saint Joseph’s College video series
Nuns & Nones: Alliance of Spiritually Diverse
Nuns & Nones
REFLECTION QUESTIONS
- Why is Mercy important in the world today?
- What is “Mercy”?
- How is Mercy gentle and strong, patient and responsive, now?
- What are key features of Mercy in a suffering world?
- Is Mercy more than about Social Justice? If so, how so?
- Why and how are beauty and joy important to Mercy?
- Who is “God” for Mercy?