WORKS  OF  MERCY

The seven Spiritual Works of Mercy

concern the needs of the soul:

1. Instructing the uninformed

2. Counseling the doubtful

3. Admonishing the sinner

4. Bearing wrongs patiently

5. Forgiving offenses

6. Comforting the afflicted

7. Praying for the living and the dead

The seven Corporal Works of Mercy

concern the needs of the body:

1. Feeding the hungry

2. Giving drink to the thirsty

3. Clothing the naked

4. Sheltering the homeless

5. Visiting the sick

6. Ransoming the captive

7. Burying the dead