spiritual works of mercy
spiritual works of mercy
Things done for the body or soul of persons in need.
The Corporal are:
feed the hungry
give drink to the thirsty
clothe the naked
harbor the homeless
visit the sick
visit prisoners, and ransom captives
bury the dead
The Spiritual:
instruct the ignorant
counsel the doubtful
admonish sinners
be patient with wrongdoers
forgive offenses
comfort the affiicted
pray for the living and dead
New Catholic Dictionary