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What are the Spiritual and Corporal Works of Mercy? Let's search the web to find out.

The Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy are actions that transfer God’s love and mercy to those in need.

Corporal Works of Mercy

The Corporal Works of Mercy are actions that help our neighbors with material and physical needs such as:

feed the hungry
shelter the homeless
clothe the naked
visit the sick and imprisoned
bury the dead
give alms to the poor

Spiritual Works of Mercy

The Spiritual Works of Mercy are actions that show compassion, that help our neighbors with  emotional and spiritual needs such as:

instruct
advise
console
comfort
forgive
bear wrongs patiently

Watch informative and (funny) videos about the Spiritual and Corporal Works of Mercy - 

Catholic Social Teachings - What Makes a Good Catholic?

Read about the seven tenants of Catholic Social Teaching here. The following informative and humorous videos explain these tenants further: 

*For Catechists/Parents: Author Joe Paprocki provides free prayers and activities for catechists and parents teaching at home related to the Works of Mercy on his blog, here.

How do you live out the teachings described here in your daily life? Tell us in a comment!