WORKS OF MERCY


The works of mercy are charitable actions by which we come to the aid of our neighbor's spiritual and bodily necessities. Giving alms to the poor is one of the chief witnesses to fraternal charity; it is also a work of justice pleasing to God.



  •  Corporal 
    
  •    Spiritual
  • •Feeding the hungry.

  • •Counseling the doubtful.
  • •Giving drink to the 
     thirsty.

     

  • •Instructing the ignorant.
  • •Clothing the naked.

  • •Admonishing sinners.
  • •Sheltering the
     homeless.

  • •Comforting the afflicted.
  • •Visiting the sick.

  • •Forgiving offenses.
  • •Visiting the
     imprisoned.

  • •Bearing wrongs patiently.
  • •Burying the dead.

  • •Praying for the living and the dead.