177: Works of Mercy, part 1
THE WORKS OF MERCY
THE VALUE OF EARTHLY GOODS AND THE USE TO BE MADE OF THEM.
Earthly riches do not of themselves make us better in God's sight.
Earthly goods have their value, however, because with them we can earn eternal felicity.
God is the Lord of all earthly riches; we are only His stewards.
THE PRECEPT TO PERFORM WORKS OF MERCY
Christ has strictly enjoined upon us to assist our neighbor who is in need with our earthly goods; for He will only grant everlasting happiness to those who have helped their fellow-men who were in need.
The rich are chiefly bound to assist the needy.
Even the poor man can help his neighbor who is in need.
He who has not helped his neighbor who is in need, will find no mercy with God.
The assistance we give to the needy, of whatever nature it may be, is an alms, or work of mercy.
The works of mercy are either spiritual or corporal, according as the necessities we relieve are spiritual or corporal.
THE SEVERAL WORKS OF MERCY.
The corporal works of mercy are: (1), To feed the hungry; (2), To give drink to the thirsty; (3), To clothe the naked; (4), To harbor the stranger; (5), To visit the sick; (6), To ransom the captive; (7), To bury the dead.
The spiritual works of mercy are: (1), To instruct the ignorant; (2), To counsel the doubtful; (3), To admonish sinners; (4), To bear wrongs patiently; (5), To forgive offences willingly; (6), To comfort the afflicted; (7), To pray for the living and the dead.
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