A volunteer presents a young woman with a comfort coat. (Helpers of St. Anne and St. Joachim)
As Lent continues, we look at a third work of mercy: clothing the naked.
In his address opening the Jubilee Year of Mercy, Pope Francis reminds us of the importance of reaching out: “Let us open our eyes and see the misery of the world, the wounds of our brothers and sisters who are denied their dignity, and let us recognize that we are compelled to heed their cry for help!"
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Stories on clothing the naked:
‘Comfort coats’ shelter, clothe people on the street
Kenyan bishops celebrate mercy by donating food, clothing to thousands
Thrift stores in rural towns help needy, answer call to stewardship
Global Sisters Report: ‘Nazareth Workshop’ sews together fabric and workers’ lives
Women find self-esteem, worth in crochet thanks to sisters' ministry