Centers of Mercy: The 13 Wings of Every Center of Mercy
The Centers of Mercy are Catholic mission service centers designed to bring prayer, Scripture, food, formation, care, and human dignity into one living work of mercy. Founded by Jorge Carrasco, the Centers of Mercy connect the study mission of Exegesis Biblica with practical Catholic mission services for the poor, especially orphans, widows, the elderly, families in hardship, and those who have been forgotten.
This page introduces the 13 Wings Centers of Mercy model, the biblical foundation behind it, and the gentle path for readers who want to learn, pray, subscribe, or follow the mission without pressure.
What makes the 13 Wings Centers of Mercy model different?
The 13 Wings Centers of Mercy model is different because each Center is imagined as a complete home of mercy rather than a single-purpose outreach. Food, health, education, Scripture study, work training, family care, missionary formation, and sacramental life are held together so that the person who arrives hungry is not treated as a problem to solve, but as a soul to receive.
The vision is rooted in the Gospel: Matthew 25:40 teaches that what is done for “the least” is done for Christ, and Isaiah 61:1 proclaims good news to the poor. This is the heart of the Biblical mission orphans widows poor communities need: mercy that begins with real needs and leads gently toward Christ.
If you are discovering the Exegesis Biblica Centers of Mercy for the first time, you can begin with the full mission overview here: Centers of Mercy Exegesis Biblica.
A mission born from Sacred Scripture
Exegesis Biblica is the Online Encyclopedia of Sacred Scripture, a Catholic resource for verse-by-verse biblical study. The Centers of Mercy extend that same love for Scripture into physical places where the Word of God becomes bread, medicine, teaching, work, prayer, and shelter.
The theological foundation is Isaiah 11:2. The 7 Pillars of the mission flow from the Spirit of the Lord: wisdom, understanding, counsel, strength, knowledge, and reverence with fear of the Lord. These 7 Pillars shape how mercy is understood: the poor are served with love, the wounded are supported with counsel, the discouraged are strengthened, and every service remains ordered toward God.
Jorge Carrasco describes the spirit of the mission with humility:
“I am nothing. Nothing belongs to me. I am just an administrator of a mission and a project to accomplish the will of God. Without Him I am nobody. I am just another servant of God.”
— Jorge Carrasco
The 13 Wings serve the whole person
Every wing has a distinct purpose, yet each one belongs to the same spiritual home. Together, the Centers of Mercy services are designed to meet urgent needs, form skills, nurture faith, and help communities become stable over time.
- Wing 1 — Biblical Education Wing: Free access to biblical exegesis resources, Scripture study rooms, catechesis, and formation for the community.
- Wing 2 — Food & Nutrition Wing: Daily meals for the poor, homeless, street children, widows, and orphans, with surplus food distributed where needed.
- Wing 3 — Job Skills & Trade Training Wing: Practical training in construction trades, computer skills, digital marketing, and pathways toward small business support.
- Wing 4 — Medical Clinic Wing: Healthcare support for the elderly and the poor, including medicines and clinic-based care where available.
- Wing 5 — Family & Community Wing: Support for widows, orphans, children in extreme poverty, people with disabilities, and families needing stability.
- Wing 6 — Veterinary Clinic & Animal Home Wing: Care for street animals, free veterinary help for animals of poor families, and a Franciscan witness to creation.
- Wing 7 — Marketing Agency Wing: Training in mission communications, advertising, job promotion, and practical digital skills that can support sustainability.
- Wing 8 — Biblical Exegesis Deep Study Center: Deep verse-by-verse study for clergy, deacons, nuns, friars, monks, and religious teachers.
- Wing 9 — Christian Retreats Center: Retreats for general Christian formation, missionary preparation, and clergy or religious renewal.
- Wing 10 — Biblical Materials Fund: Printed Scripture, Old Testament materials, catechetical resources, and outreach to rural communities without internet access.
- Wing 11 — Mission Expansion: Training and sending missionaries, supporting new Centers, and carrying the Gospel to places still waiting for help.
- Wing 12 — Catholic Products Fund: Rosaries, crosses, First Communion clothing, and Catholic goods provided to the poor and offered to support the mission.
- Wing 13 — The Chapel — Jesus Christ: The heart of the Center, where prayer, the altar, confession, anointing, and sacramental life give meaning to every act of service.
This is why Wing 13 is not simply another department. It is the Chapel. Without Christ, service can become only activity. With Christ, every meal, lesson, clinic visit, and act of care becomes a path of restoration.
The Apostle allocation gives the mission spiritual order
The Apostle allocation concept expresses the structure of the Centers in a symbolic and practical way. Jesus Christ plus the 12 Apostles form the pattern for the 13 Wings, with each wing representing a 4% allocation within the mission model. Wing 13 serves as the Chapel and represents Jesus Christ Himself, the source and summit of the Center.
To explore the congregations and allocation structure in more detail, visit Centers of Mercy Congregations.
The mission begins with mercy before words
The Jorge Carrasco mission vision is warm, direct, and missionary. It begins by receiving each person with food, dignity, and care.
“No soul on earth should listen to the Gospel starving. We need to feed them first and take care of them — because the Gospel will restore their spirit and soul.”
— Jorge Carrasco
This is a deeply Catholic pattern. Isaiah 61:1 speaks of good news to the poor. Matthew 25:40 reveals Christ hidden in the least of His brethren. The Centers of Mercy are built around that movement: see the person, meet the need, restore dignity, and let the Gospel heal what human service alone cannot reach.
A gentle path to learn, read, and follow
You do not need to make a large decision to begin. The first step may simply be learning the vision, reading Scripture more deeply, or sharing the mission with someone who would be encouraged by it.
- Learn the foundation by visiting Centers of Mercy Exegesis Biblica.
- Study the wider Scripture library through Library Exegesis Biblica.
- Understand the congregational model through Centers of Mercy Congregations.
- Receive Scripture and mission updates by visiting Subscribe.
Each step is an invitation, not pressure. The mission grows through prayer, understanding, formation, and the quiet generosity of people who want mercy to have a home.
Exegesis Biblica connects Scripture study with service
Exegesis Biblica Centers of Mercy bring together faithful biblical formation and concrete service to the poor. The library forms the mind in Sacred Scripture. The Centers form communities in works of mercy.
For catechists, clergy, religious, families, and lay Catholics, this connection matters. Scripture is studied so the Church can recognize Christ in the hungry, the sick, the widow, the orphan, the poor, and the person who has lost hope.
If this vision speaks to your heart, begin with Scripture. Walk through the pages. Learn the 13 Wings. Pray for those who will be served. Follow the mission through the Online Encyclopedia of Sacred Scripture and the Centers of Mercy.
🕊️ The 7 Pillars of the Mission
Exegesis Biblica — Verse by Verse — Zero Commentary
“The Spirit of the Lord will rest on him — the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of might, the Spirit of the knowledge and fear of the Lord.”
— Isaiah 11:2
Pillar 1 — The Spirit of the Lord
Justice, love and mercy for orphans, widows and the poor. “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me because He has anointed me to bring good news to the poor.” — Isaiah 61:1 / Isaiah 11:2
Pillar 2 — The Spirit of Wisdom
The Gospel as the source of knowledge to understand good and evil through the Word of God. — Isaiah 11:2
Pillar 3 — The Spirit of Understanding
Whatever you do for the least — you do for Jesus Christ himself. — Matthew 25:40 / Isaiah 11:2
Pillar 4 — The Spirit of Counsel
Psychological and spiritual support to overcome the trials of life through Scripture. — Isaiah 11:2
Pillar 5 — The Spirit of Strength
Acquiring abilities and trade skills — the power to start again and get out of poverty permanently. — Isaiah 11:2
Pillar 6 — The Spirit of Knowledge
Knowledge is power — I can do all things through God who strengthens me. — Philippians 4:13 / Isaiah 11:2
Pillar 7 — The Spirit of Reverence & Fear of the Lord
He is the Master — the only one who can change your life forever. “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.” — Proverbs 9:10, Proverbs 1:7, Job 28:28, Psalm 111:10, Isaiah 11:2
“I am nothing. Nothing belongs to me. I am just an administrator of a mission and a project to accomplish the will of God. Without Him I am nobody. I am just another servant of God.”
— Jorge Carrasco
🏙️ The 13 Wings of Every Center of Mercy
✝️ Jesus Christ + The 12 Apostles — 4% each wing
Each wing represents one Apostle. The 13th Wing — the Chapel — represents Jesus Christ himself, the source and summit of every Center of Mercy.
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📖 Wing 1 — Biblical Education Wing
Free access to the full 73-book Biblical Exegesis library — digital and printed. Catechesis classes and Scripture study rooms open to the entire community. Led by the Salesians.
🍽️ Wing 2 — Food & Nutrition Wing
Daily meals for the poor, homeless, street children, widows, and orphans. Trainees prepare food each day — surplus distributed to widows and orphans on the streets. Led by the Missionaries of Charity.
🛠️ Wing 3 — Job Skills & Trade Training Wing
Jorge Carrasco, General Contractor, trains orphans, widows & the poor in construction trades — free. People with disabilities trained in computer skills & digital marketing. Meals provided every day during training. After graduation — congregation helps each person start their own business.
🏥 Wing 4 — Medical Clinic Wing
Free healthcare for the elderly and the poor. Medicines funded by donations. Each center has its own fully operational clinic. Led by the Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne.
👨👩👧 Wing 5 — Family & Community Wing
Support for widows, orphans, kids in extreme poverty & people with disabilities. Missionaries trained and sent to unreached peoples. Printed materials for rural communities with no internet. Led by the Sisters of Life & Little Sisters of the Poor.
🐾 Wing 6 — Veterinary Clinic & Animal Home Wing
Street animals rescued, fed, and given a permanent home. Free veterinary care for animals of poor families. Animal food sold to the public — generating revenue for the center. Orphans and street animals share a safe, loving home. Led by the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal (CFR).
📣 Wing 7 — Marketing Agency Wing
Jorge & Nur Hasan train a marketing agency inside each center. Agency runs ads for donations, job offers & company promotions. Graduates pay a small fee to advertise their own businesses — center becomes self-sustaining.
🎓 Wing 8 — Biblical Exegesis Deep Study Center
Exclusively for Clergy, Deacons, Nuns, Friars & Monks.
Deep verse-by-verse study of the full 73-book Biblical Exegesis library. Led by the Dominican Order (Order of Preachers) — Veritas. They become the master teachers of Scripture for the entire mission.
⛪ Wing 9 — Christian Retreats Center
“Come and learn the Will of God. Not from a book alone. But from your hands in the soil.”
- 🌍 Track 1 — General Christian Retreat (open to ALL)
- ✝️ Track 2 — Missionary Retreat
- 🙏 Track 3 — Clergy & Religious Retreat
📖 Wing 10 — Biblical Materials Fund
Printed Old Testament & Catechism — free for the poor, sold to the public. Reaches rural communities with no internet access.
🌍 Wing 11 — Mission Expansion
Missionaries trained and sent to unreached peoples. New center launches funded and supported. The Gospel reaches where no one else goes.
✝️ Wing 12 — Catholic Products Fund
Rosaries, crosses, First Communion clothing & Catholic goods — provided to the poor and sold to the public to generate revenue for the mission.
⛪ Wing 13 — The Chapel — Jesus Christ
The Heart and Soul of Every Center of Mercy.
Without the Chapel, there is no Center. Without Christ, there is no mission.
- ⛪ The Church — the sacred space where the community gathers in the name of Christ
- ✝️ The Altar — where the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is celebrated every day
- 🙏 The Confessional — where souls are reconciled and restored
- 🕯️ The Anointing of the Sick — where the dying and suffering receive the grace of God
“I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life.” — John 14:6
Every meal served, every trade taught, every soul healed — leads here. To the Altar. To Christ.
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“No soul on earth should listen to the Gospel starving. We need to feed them first and take care of them — because the Gospel will restore their spirit and soul.”
— Jorge Carrasco
“I am nothing. Nothing belongs to me. I am just an administrator of a mission and a project to accomplish the will of God. Without Him I am nobody. I am just another servant of God.”
— Jorge Carrasco
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