St. Mary's Cathedral

• Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of Mine, you did for Me.  Matthew 25:40

• Corporal Works of Mercy

  
  Addressing physical needs:

  1. Feed the hungry: Donate food or work at a food pantry.
  2. Give drink to the thirsty: Offer water to those in need.
  3. Clothe the naked: Participate in clothing drives for the needy.
  4. Shelter the homeless: Help someone find a place to stay.
  5. Visit the imprisoned: Join the local, jail ministry team.
  6. Care for the sick: Attend to those who are ill.
  7. Bury the dead: Ensure the deceased are respectfully laid to rest.

  
  

• Spiritual Works of Mercy

  
  Addressing emotional and spiritual needs:

  1. Instruct the ignorant: Share the faith and speak truth in charity.
  2. Counsel the doubtful: Encourage and guide the uncertain.
  3. Admonish the sinner: Encourage repentance with truth and love.
  4. Bear wrongs patiently: Endure wrongs without gossiping or retaliation.
  5. Forgive all injuries: Forgive promptly and pray for the one who hurt you.
  6. Comfort the afflicted: Offer compassion and hope to the suffering.
  7. Pray for the living and the dead: Lift others up to God in prayer.