Book Review: Simple Mercies

              Simple Mercies, How the Works of Mercy Bring Peace and Fulfillment by Lara C. Patangan is a book available through Our Sunday Visitor with the intention of unpacking the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy in a fresh new way to entice the reader to act.  Each chapter offers reflections, questions, and prayers.  It is an enjoyable book to reach not only for great insight, but also to challenge the reader to bring God’s mercy to themselves and also to others.

                Scriptural references are throughout the book in larger print offering God’s word for greater through and insight.  Lara’s approach is accessible to our everyday lives and she does an excellent job unpacking what it means to be a merciful human.  The book is highly recommended for anyone who wishes to grow in faith and virtue.  To order the book go to Our Sunday Visitor on-line or Amazon.com.  This is a great gift for a friend or for use in a weekly church study or prayer group.