The two corporal works of mercy are acts of kindness that provide for the physical needs of others. They include feeding the hungry, giving drink to the thirsty, clothing the naked, sheltering the homeless, visiting the sick, visiting the imprisoned, and burying the dead. These acts emphasize compassion and charity towards those who are suffering or in need.
If you are confirmed Christian,you have a mission to do the corporal works of mercy.
The two feet of Christian justice are:1. Works of Mercy (immediate Need)-Corporal Works of Mercy-Spiritual Works of Mercy2. Works of Social Action (Underlying causes)-Graced Social Structures-Sinful Social Structures
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he fed the slaves(feed the hungry)
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The Corporal Works of Mercy are physical acts performed to bring physical relief and comfort to others (Feed the hungry, Visit the imprisoned, Bury the dead, etc). Spiritual Works of Mercy are non-physical acts designed to comfort and guide the souls of others (Admonish, Instruct, Counsel, Forgive, Pray, etc.).
Mary Mackillop demonstrated the corporal works of mercy by caring for the sick and the poor, providing shelter to those in need, and feeding the hungry. She founded schools to provide education to underprivileged children and consistently worked to improve the lives of others through her compassionate actions.
1.Feed the Hungry2. Give drink to the thirsty3. Shelter the homeless4. Clothe the Naked5. Visit the Sick6. Visit the Imprisoned7. Bury the Dead
I do not exactly know, because she was in a cloistered convent. I think she did though, because her little way influenced others around her to be more helpful physically and spiritually. Her book Story of a Soul has been read throughout the world. Many people like to follow her Little way, and in this way I think Saint. Therese did many Corporal works of mercy, in an indirect way. I do hope this helps you. Amanda
The Corporal Works of Mercy:Feed the hungry.Give drink to the thirsty.Clothe the naked.Visit those in prison.Shelter the homeless.Visit the sick.Bury the dead.The Spiritual Works of Mercy:Help others do what is right.Teach the ignorant.Give advice to the doubtful.Comfort those who suffer.Be patient with others.Forgive injuries.Pray for the living and the dead.
The acts of mercy are traditionally divided into two categories: the spiritual and the corporal. The seven spiritual acts of mercy include instructing the ignorant, advising the doubtful, comforting the sorrowful, bearing wrongs patiently, forgiving offenses willingly, comforting the afflicted, and praying for the living and the dead. The seven corporal acts of mercy involve feeding the hungry, giving drink to the thirsty, clothing the naked, sheltering the homeless, visiting the sick, visiting the imprisoned, and burying the dead. Together, these acts encourage compassion and service to others in need.
A soldier that wears two stripes is a 'sergeant'.