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The Corporal and Spiritual             Works of Mercy

The Spiritual and Corporal Works of Mercy illustrate the ways to show charity toward others.

DIRECTIONS
The Corporal Works of Mercy
  • Feed the hungry
  • Give drink to the thirsty
  • Clothe the naked
  • Shelter the homeless
  • Visit the sick
  • Visit the imprisoned
  • Bury the dead
The Spiritual Works of Mercy
  • Admonish the sinner
  • Instruct the ignorant (This and the next work are extremely pertinent categories today, when so many people are confused by what the Church teaches on contraception, abortion, homosexuality, etc.)
  • Counsel the doubtful
  • Comfort the sorrowful
  • Bear wrongs patiently
  • Forgive all injuries
  • Pray for the living and the dead


8 posted on 03/01/2006 8:42:18 PM PST by Salvation (†With God all things are possible.†)
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10 posted on 03/01/2006 8:50:28 PM PST by Salvation (†With God all things are possible.†)
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