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Lesson 5: 7 Corporal Works of Mercy: Prepared By: Mr. Kyle Angelo B. Cayaban
Lesson 5: 7 Corporal Works of Mercy: Prepared By: Mr. Kyle Angelo B. Cayaban
CORPORAL
WORKS OF
MERCY
Prepared by: Mr. Kyle Angelo B. Cayaban
THE 7 CORPORAL WORKS OF MERCY
The Corporal Works of Mercy are drawn from Matthew’s
account of the Last Judgment. They are listed as follows:
1. Feed the hungry.
2. Give drink to the thirsty.
3. Clothe the naked.
4. Shelter the homeless.
5. Visit those in prison.
6. Visit the sick.
7. Bury the dead.
1. FEED THE HUNGRY.
This work of mercy makes us aware of the many people all over the
world, in our country, and even in our communities, who are
hungry.
It moves us to think of and carry out ways and means by which we
can remedy their hunger not only for the time being but for the rest
of their life.
Feeding the hungry may also necessitate teaching them skills which
they eventually will use for them to feed themselves.
2. GIVE DRINK TO THE THIRSTY.
This work of mercy also shows the same virtue with the
first one. The same kind of charity can be extended to
those who are thirsty. But more than helping them
overcoming their physical thirst, we can give them the love
and kindness they thirst for.
3. CLOTHE THE NAKED.
This work of mercy encourages us to be kind to children
without clothes and footwear roaming in the streets and
sidewalks.
We show our love for them by giving away used clothes
and footwear to those who need them. These clothes,
though used, must still be decent and wearable.
We do not give away those that could no longer be used.
4. SHELTER THE HOMELESS.
This work of mercy commands us to include the homeless
in our work of charity. There are people who are driven out
their homes by natural and man-made disasters.
We can perhaps share the comfort of our homes to them
even for the time being or we can join organizations that
help build decent housing for them.
We may either participate in the actual work of building
their homes or donate building materials.
5. VISIT THE SICK.
This work of mercy invites us to look at people who are sick.
Studies show that the sick need more than medical care, they also
need attention and love.
Keeping the sick person company and being kind to them are acts
of charity.
There may be instances when we cannot pay sick persons a visit,
but we can still help comfort them by sending books, flowers, or
anything that would help them spend their time while waiting to get
well.
6. VISIT THOSE IN PRISON.
This work of mercy talks of visiting those who are in prison. It may
sometimes be risky to visit those in prison so if we do, we need to
make careful arrangement with the authorities who will ensure our
safety.
We can show our love and care for them by praying for those
behind the bars and by joining in drives that help alleviate the pain
and loneliness that they are undergoing.
We also contribute to organizations that work for their
rehabilitation so that when they are released, they will become
reformed members of our community.
7. BURY THE DEAD.
This work of mercy admonishes us to treat with respect the
body of a person whose life has ended because it is the
temple of the Holy Spirit has dwelt. To respect the dead
and pray for their eternal response is an act of charity.