Corporal Works of Corporal Works of MercyMercyChapter 16Chapter 16Lesson 3Lesson 3

Corporal WorksCorporal WorksWe need to care for the physical well We need to care for the physical well

being of others.being of others.Jesus shows us by example this is Jesus shows us by example this is

important, especially when we think, important, especially when we think, “What would Jesus do?”“What would Jesus do?”

Let us all work together to take physical Let us all work together to take physical care of those in need, especially those care of those in need, especially those whose lives we touch around us.whose lives we touch around us.

Feed the HungryFeed the Hungry►This also includes give drink to the This also includes give drink to the

thirsty.thirsty.►Every person deserves the necessities Every person deserves the necessities

of life. of life. ►We may know of places in the world We may know of places in the world

where people are starving to death.where people are starving to death.►There are people in our own country There are people in our own country

who go hungry.who go hungry.

Clothe the NakedClothe the NakedWe must ensure that people have We must ensure that people have

clothes to wear, for protection from clothes to wear, for protection from weather and abuse.weather and abuse.

This leads to charityThis leads to charityThere is an obligation of charity to be There is an obligation of charity to be

sure that all men have what is sure that all men have what is necessary for life.necessary for life.

What charities in your parish or What charities in your parish or community provide food/drink and community provide food/drink and clothes for the poor?clothes for the poor?

Visit the ImprisonedVisit the Imprisoned►There are many people in prison and There are many people in prison and

many experience conversion.many experience conversion.►Prisoners need encouragement to Prisoners need encouragement to

overcome their sins and help to be overcome their sins and help to be rehabilitated.rehabilitated.

Shelter the HomelessShelter the Homeless►There are many people who are There are many people who are

homeless.homeless.►There are many homeless families.There are many homeless families.►We need to ensure they have a safe We need to ensure they have a safe

place to rest.place to rest.

Visit the SickVisit the Sick►Many people, when they are sick, find Many people, when they are sick, find

it hard to care for all the needs they it hard to care for all the needs they have.have.

►They may need to get groceries, cook They may need to get groceries, cook meals for family, or take care of small meals for family, or take care of small children.children.

►We can encourage them and help We can encourage them and help them with their recoveries.them with their recoveries.

Bury the DeadBury the DeadBecause the body is sacred, it deserves Because the body is sacred, it deserves

proper burial after death and will one proper burial after death and will one day be resurrected.day be resurrected.

Service ProjectService ProjectWhat have you done for your service What have you done for your service

projects?projects?Have they been works of mercy?Have they been works of mercy?What can you do to participate in the What can you do to participate in the

works of mercy?works of mercy?

The Corporal Works of MercyThe Corporal Works of Mercy1.1. Your friend forgot his lunch.Your friend forgot his lunch.2.2. The water in a neighborhood is contaminated The water in a neighborhood is contaminated

because of flooding after a big storm.because of flooding after a big storm.3.3. Your neighbors have lost everything they had in a Your neighbors have lost everything they had in a

fire.fire.4.4. Your aunt just had a baby and has not been able to Your aunt just had a baby and has not been able to

get out for a long time because of the care the baby get out for a long time because of the care the baby needs.needs.

5.5. There is a beggar on the corner who is homeless.There is a beggar on the corner who is homeless.6.6. Your grandmother entered a nursing home for long Your grandmother entered a nursing home for long

term care. term care. 7.7. Your brother has to go to the hospital to have his Your brother has to go to the hospital to have his

tonsils out.tonsils out.8.8. An old neighbor who had no family has just died.An old neighbor who had no family has just died.