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

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
      

• Counsel the doubtful
      

• Comfort the sorrowful
      

• Bear wrongs patiently
      

• Forgive all injuries
      

• Pray for the living and the dead 

 

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