Works of Mercy.
Jesus in the gospels shows us by his actions and words how to live a life that allows us to be free and to build a world that is good for everyone.
These actions and words of Jesus are where we get the
Corporal and Spiritual works of Mercy.
These actions and words of Jesus are where we get the
Corporal and Spiritual works of Mercy.
As Christians we are called to live out these works in our daily lives, but what are they?
Spiritual Works of Mercy.
The Spiritual Works of Mercy are acts of compassion where we help our neighbours with their emotional and spiritual needs. Jesus introduced these to us in his interactions with others.
Corporal Works of Mercy.
The Corporal Works of Mercy are kind acts where we help our neighbours with their physical needs. They are found in Jesus' teachings (Matt 25:31-40) and give us a model for how we should treat others.
Below are the works of Mercy with an environmental twist, inspired by Pope Francis' Laudato Si letter on care for the environment.
Below are the works of Mercy with an environmental twist, inspired by Pope Francis' Laudato Si letter on care for the environment.
The meaning of these corporal works of mercy that help with our physical needs are clearly explained in the 7 headings.
Here is a link that has some great practical ways to live these works out in our everyday lives.
Here is a link that has some great practical ways to live these works out in our everyday lives.
“God has made the earth and all that it contains for all to share. The earth’s goods must be divided fairly and this right of everyone to a just share comes first. All other rights must help, not block, this basic right of every human being.”
Populorum Progressio, Pope Paul VI, 1967
Populorum Progressio, Pope Paul VI, 1967
