Help us share evangelization materials with those most in need of God’s love and mercy.
Works of Mercy Fund
In 2024, Word on Fire launched the Works of Mercy Fund to donate books, films, and other Word on Fire materials to those who could most benefit from them. Your support is spreading our content to hospitals, schools, prisons, military members, parishes, libraries, and other communities to reach those on both the social and existential margins.
Eligibility to receive free resources: If you represent a parish, diocese, or nonprofit organization within the United States that could benefit from the Works of Mercy Fund, please reach out to us at [email protected]. We may not be able to accommodate all requests. We cannot ship free supplies internationally.
This year, these funds have allowed us to create a new book: The Works of Mercy by Bishop Barron. The book goes in detail through the 14 corporal and spiritual works of mercy, featuring full-color artwork. This book serves both as a teaching tool and as a source of comfort for people in spiritual need.
In gratitude for your gift of $75 or more, we will send you a copy of this new book created for our Works of Mercy Fund recipients.
The Works of Mercy Fund has been a powerful way to connect our Word on Fire donors to concrete, faith-sharing initiatives.
*Please allow up to two months for the fulfillment of thank-you gifts. If applicable, the fair market value of any thank-you gifts will be deducted from the tax-deductible portion of your donation. Unfortunately, we are not able to send thank-you gifts to Donor Advised Fund, IRA, or international donors.
If you have any questions, please reach out to our team at [email protected] or call us at (866) 928-1237 ext. 3.
Please note that we cannot direct individual donations toward specific organizations or communities. Donations to this campaign will further Word on Fire’s evangelization activities as deemed appropriate by our organization and every contribution will be used in the most effective way possible. Thank you for your support!
Dorothy Day once said that everything a baptized Christian does should be—either directly or indirectly—related to the corporal and spiritual works of mercy.
The Works of Mercy Fund is inspired by these Christian acts of mercy that everyone should incorporate into their spiritual and moral lives.
The corporal works of mercy are:
feeding the hungry
giving drink to the thirsty
giving alms to the poor
sheltering the homeless
visiting the prisoners
visiting the sick
burying the dead
The spiritual works of mercy are:
counseling the doubtful
instructing the ignorant
admonishing the sinner
bearing wrongs patiently
comforting the sorrowful
forgiving injuries
praying for the living and the dead
See the Impact
“Our patients, staff, and Eucharistic Minister volunteers have greatly benefited from your generosity. These resources have made a significant impact on our patients and their families during their time with us. Many patients have expressed to me how much the teachings and reflections helped them reconnect with their faith or explore deeper aspects of spirituality during their hospital stay.”
Laura Zappala, Catholic chaplain at Lawrence General Hospital in Massachusetts
Living out the Works of Mercy
In two recent episodes of the Word on Fire Show, Bishop Barron explained how the corporal and spiritual works of mercy can serve as a perfect blueprint for living a life of holiness.
Watch the episodes below to learn how you can use the works of mercy as an examination of conscience and please consider making a gift toward the Works of Mercy Fund.
How to Become a Person of Love
7 Ways to be Spiritually Great
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