seven of them concern physical needs and are called the corporal (from the Latin word for body) works of mercy:
* To feed the hungry;
* to give drink to the thirsty;
* to clothe the naked;
* to shelter the homeless;
* to visit the sick;
* to visit those in prison;
* to bury the dead.
The other seven respond to spiritual and emotional needs:
* To instruct the ignorant;
* to counsel the doubtful;
* to admonish the sinner;
* to comfort the sorrowful;
* to forgive injuries;
* to bear wrongs patiently;
* to pray for the living and the dead.
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