Homily on the Works of Mercy

This homliy was given at St Mary Cathedral in downtown Austin, TX on April 30, 2015 in the fourth week of Easter

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Jesus in the priest and in the deacon as servant. Homily based on the Gospel of John 13:16-20

The Corporal Works of Mercy

1. Feed the hungry
2. Give drink to the thirsty
3. Clothe the naked
4. Shelter the homeless
5. Visit the sick
6. Visit the imprisoned
7. Bury the dead

The Spiritual Works of Mercy

1. Instruct the ignorant
2. Counsel the doubtful
3. Admonish the sinner
4. Comfort the sorrowful
5. Bear wrongs patiently
6. Forgive all injuries
7. Pray for the living and the dead