250 Works of Mercy

These works of mercy could take a variety of shapes, such as:  

• Assisting women who face a crisis pregnancy

• Donating to food pantries and clothing closets
• Participating in a community beautification program
• Raising money for an overseas development project
• Sponsoring a refugee family
• Tutoring children
• Volunteering at homeless shelters

Organizations to get involved within the Tulsa Diocese include: 

• Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma (offices in Tulsa, McAlester, Muskogee, Sallisaw)
• Birthright of Tulsa
• Go Life Women's Services and Mobile Medical
  
  

The Seven Corporal Works of Mercy come to us directly from the Scriptures in the Gospel of Matthew. Rooted in our lives of faith, the actions that Jesus calls us to in feeding the hungry, giving drink to the thirsty, sheltering the homeless, visiting the sick and imprisoned, burying the dead, and giving alms are central elements of our Catholic identity. Pope Leo XIV instructs in ​apostolic ​exhortation, Dilexi te, “As we contemplate Christ’s love, ‘we too are inspired to be more attentive to the sufferings and needs of others, and confirmed in our efforts to share in his work of liberation as instruments for the spread of his love’” (no. 2).   

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Individuals and parishes can participate in 250 Works of Mercy by engaging in the existing activities and efforts of your parish, getting involved in new ways, and by participating with local and national organizations on a daily, weekly or monthly basis leading up to the July 4th anniversary. Our works of mercy draw from the deep well of our faith and prayer, constantly reminding us that in tending to our brothers and sisters, we tend to Christ himself.  Please use the form below to record your works of mercy. You may submit hours as many times as you like. Shortly after July 4, the Diocese will report on our community participation.