The works of mercy are charitable actions by which we come to the aid of our neighbor’s spiritual and bodily necessities.  Giving alms to the poor is one of the chief witnesses to fraternal charity; it is also a work of justice pleasing to God.

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• Feeding the hungry.
• Giving drink to the thirsty.
• Clothing the naked.
• Sheltering the homeless.
• Visiting the sick.
• Visiting the imprisoned.
• Burying the dead.		• Counseling the doubtful.
• Instructing the ignorant.
• Admonishing sinners.
• Comforting the afflicted.
• Forgiving offenses.
• Bearing wrongs patiently.
• Praying for the living and the dead.