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Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy

The Lenten season begins on Ash Wednesday. During Lent, we are asked to devote ourselves to the spiritual and corporal works of mercy that "remind us that faith finds expression in concrete everyday actions meant to help our neighbors in body and spirit." Lent

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FEED THE HUNGRYThere are many people in this world who go without food.
GIVE DRINK TO THE THIRSTYMany of our brothers and sisters in Christ do not have access to clean water and suffer from the lack of this basic necessity.
SHELTER THE HOMELESSThere are many circumstances that could lead to someone becoming a person without a home.
VISIT THE SICKThose who are sick are often forgotten or avoided.
VISIT THE PRISONERSPeople in prison are still people
BURY THE DEADFunerals give us the opportunity to grieve and show others support during difficult times.
GIVE ALMS TO THE POORDonate money to organizations that have the ability to provide support and services for those in need.
COUNSELING THE DOUBTFULEveryone has moments of doubt in their faith journey.
INSTRUCTING THE IGNORANTLearn about our faith and be open to talking with others about our beliefs.
ADMONISHING THE SINNERDo not judge, but be supportive in helping others find their way and correct their mistakes.
COMFORTING THE SORROWFULBe open to listening and comforting those who are dealing with grief.
FORGIVING INJURIESForgiving others is difficult at times because we do not have God's limitless mercy and compassion.
BEARING WRONGS PATIENTLYDo not be bitter about wrongs done against you.
PRAYING FOR THE LIVING AND THE DEADPrayer is one of the most powerful ways we can support others.


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