A Journal for the Study of the Military Chaplaincy Volume 7 Issue 1 (Summer 2020) Curtana † Sword of Mercy is published semiannually by Mere Inkling Press Seabeck, Washington Curtana † Sword of Mercy | i Introductory Comments An Introduction to the New Issue ......................................iii Principle Essays A Spiritual Journey of Life and Ministry .......................... 1 by Raul Sanchez War, Disfigurement and Christ .......................................... 9 by Mark Schreiber Chaplaincy Ministry During a Pandemic ........................ 27 by Naomi Paget The Art of Sharpening the Tool of Chaplaincy ............... 35 by Jim Browning Army Chaplains Serving in WWI A.E.F. Hospitals ........ 39 by Robert C. Stroud Editorials On Lessons Taught by Plagues ...................................... 117 by Diogenes the Cynic Martial Poetry Military Poetry from the Past to the Present ................ 121 ii | Curtana † Sword of Mercy Civil War Chaplain Biographies Recovered from a Variety of Historic Publications ...... 143 Eclectic Citations Passing References to Chaplains ................................... 167 Curtana † Sword of Mercy is published semiannually by Scriptorium Novum Press, LLC, ISSN 2150-5853. The purpose of the journal is to provide an independent forum for the preservation of military chaplaincy history and the discussion of issues of interest to those who care about military chaplaincy. Submissions and letters to the editor are welcome. Submissions are best preceded by an electronic query. The editorial office can be reached at
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