Works of Mercy

This is just a reminder, lest we forget. There are many charitable actions by which we respond to the corporal (bodily) and spiritual needs of our neighbor. This is the way we follow Christ to show love of God and neighbor.

As a general summary our traditional catechism lists seven corporal and seven spiritual.

Corporal

1. Feeding the hungry.
2. Giving drink to the thirsty.
3. Clothing the naked.
4. Sheltering the homeless.
5. Visiting the sick.
6. Visiting the imprisoned.
7. Burying the dead.

Spiritual

1. Counseling the doubtful.
2. Instructing the ignorant.
3. Admonishing sinners.
4. Comforting the afflicted.
5. Forgiving offenses.
6. Bearing wrongs patiently.
7. Praying for the living and the dead.

As stated above this is just a general summary. It is possible there may happen more instances of healing activity within each item.