The Politics of Mercy: Catholic Life in an Era of Inequality, Racism, and Violence

The Politics of Mercy is a groundbreaking book that offers a new apologetic for Catholicism in an era where the credibility of the Church has been called into question.

This comprehensive guide reimagines the traditional spiritual and corporal works of mercy as a Catholic politics composed of spirituality, local charitable action, and broader work for justice.

Through compelling stories of Catholic organizations such as the Catholic Worker, Jesuit Refugee Service, Homeboy Industries, Catholic Relief Services, and Bethlehem Farm, this book demonstrates how Catholic teaching and theology can illuminate contemporary social crises including inequality, migration, mass incarceration, war, and environmental degradation.

The Politics of Mercy provides a powerful vision of hope for our world, offering a holistic life of mercy that can help to reconcile and heal a world riven by inequality, racism, and violence.

Whether you are a Catholic or simply someone interested in exploring the intersection of faith and social justice, this book is sure to inspire and inform your journey.