The Spiritual Works of Mercy
1. Counsel the doubtful. "For I did not shrink from declaring to you the whole purpose of God"- Acts 20:27
2. Instruct the ignorant. "Those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the sky, and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever."- Daniel 12:3
3. Admonish the sinner. "Convince, rebuke, and encourage, with the utmost patience in teaching."- 2 Timothy 4:2
4. Comfort the afflicted. "Care for orphans and widows in their affliction"- James 1:27
5. Forgive offences. "When you stand to pray, forgive anyone against whom you have a grievance, so that your heavenly Father may in turn forgive you your transgressions."- Mark 11:25
6. Bear wrongs patiently. "Blessed are you when they insult you and persecute you and utter every kind of evil against you because of me."- Matthew 5:11
7. Pray for the living and the dead. "Thus he made atonement for the dead that they might be absolved from their sin."- 2 Maccabees 12:46
The Corporal Works of Mercy
1. Feed the hungry. "For I was hungry and you gave me food"- Matthew 25:35
2. Give drink to the thirsty. "I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink"- Matthew 25:35
3. Clothe the naked. "I was naked and you gave me clothing"- Matthew 25:36
4. House the homeless. "I was a stranger and you welcomed me"- Matthew 25:35
5. Visit the imprisoned. "I was in prison and you visited me"- Matthew 25:36
6. Visit the sick. "I was sick and you took care of me"- Matthew 25:36
7. Bury the dead. "and the dust returns to the earth as it was, and the breath returns to God who gave it"- Ecclesiastes 12:7












