What are the Works of Mercy?
The Corporal Works of Mercy are based on Matthew 25: 35-36, sometimes known as the “Judgement of the Nations”. These are oriented toward the physical needs of our neighbor: Feed the hungry Give drink to the thirsty Clothe the naked Shelter the homeless Visit the sick Visit those in prison Bury the dead The Spiritual Works of Mercy are based on the teachings of Christ, found in the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 6-7) and other places in the scripture.
