The Seven Spiritual Works of Mercy

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    To admonish the sinner: "...there will be more joy in Heaven at the repentance of one sinner than at ninety-nine of the righteous who had no need of repentance." Lk. 15:7

    To instruct the ignorant: "Go into the whole world and proclaim the good news to all creation." Mk. 16:1

    To counsel the doubtful: "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you...Let not your hearts be troubled..." Jn. 14:27

    To comfort the sorrowful: "Come to me, all you grown weary and burdened, and I will refresh you." Mt. 11:28

    To bear wrongs patiently: "...Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you." Lk. 6:27-28

    To forgive all injuries: "And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors." Mt. 6:12

    To pray for the living and the dead: "Father, I desire that they, too, may be with me where I am..." Jn. 17:24