Works of Mercy — by Pierre Montallier, 1680 The Works of Mercy or Acts of Mercy are actions and practices which Christianity in general, and the Methodist Church, Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church in particular, consider expectations to be… … Wikipedia
Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy — Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy Mercy as it is here contemplated is said to be a virtue influencing one s will to have compassion for, and, if possible, to… … Catholic encyclopedia
works of mercy — This term (from Old English for operate or function ) refers to acts of Christian service motivated by loveand performed on behalf of one s neighbor: (1) the spiritual works of mercy include counseling the doubtful, instructing the ignorant,… … Glossary of theological terms
spiritual works of mercy — This term (from the Latin spiritus, meaning spirit or breath ) refers to those spiritual works of mercy that complement the corporal works of mercy; these spiritual works, which are actions intended to aid the spiritual well being of our… … Glossary of theological terms
Mercy, Corporal and Spiritual Works of — • Mercy as it is here contemplated is said to be a virtue influencing one s will to have compassion for, and, if possible, to alleviate another s misfortune Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006 … Catholic encyclopedia
Mercy — For other uses, see Mercy (disambiguation). Merciful redirects here. For people called the Merciful , see List of people known as the Merciful. Mercy Truth are shown together in a 13th century representation of … Wikipedia
Religious Sisters of Mercy — The Religious Sisters of Mercy is a Religious Institute of Pontifical Right dedicated to the Spiritual and Corporal works of Mercy. It was established in 1973 in response to the renewal called for in the Second Vatican Council. It recognizes the… … Wikipedia
Seven Works of Corporal Mercy — (RC) To feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, clothe the naked, visit prisoners, visit the sick, harbour strangers, bury the dead • • • Main Entry: ↑work … Useful english dictionary
Sister of Mercy — Rom. Cath. Ch. a member of a congregation of sisters founded in Dublin in 1827 by Catherine McAuley (1787 1841) and engaged chiefly in works of spiritual and corporal mercy. * * * … Universalium
Roman Catholic Church — The Roman Catholic Church, officially known as the Catholic Church, [] ] Norman, p. 12] Pope Benedict XVI summarized this mission as a threefold responsibility to proclaim the word of God, celebrate the sacraments, and exercise the ministry of… … Wikipedia