Which term describes charitable acts that help neighbors in their bodily and spiritual needs?

Which term describes charitable acts that help neighbors in their bodily and spiritual needs?

• A. Covenant
• B. Catholic Social Teaching
• C. Works of Mercy
• D. Martyrs

Answer: (C)

Works of Mercy describe acts of charity that meet both bodily needs and spiritual needs of others. These actions 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 (the corporal or bodily works), as well as comforting the afflicted, instructing the ignorant, admonishing sinners, forgiving offenses, bearing wrongs patiently, praying for the living and the dead (the spiritual works). They embody loving your neighbor in practical, everyday ways, following the example of Jesus’ teaching to care for those in need. The other terms don’t fit this description: a covenant is a sacred promise, Catholic Social Teaching is a broader framework about justice in society, and martyrs are those who die for their faith.

Works of Mercy describe acts of charity that meet both bodily needs and spiritual needs of others. These actions 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 (the corporal or bodily works), as well as comforting the afflicted, instructing the ignorant, admonishing sinners, forgiving offenses, bearing wrongs patiently, praying for the living and the dead (the spiritual works). They embody loving your neighbor in practical, everyday ways, following the example of Jesus’ teaching to care for those in need. The other terms don’t fit this description: a covenant is a sacred promise, Catholic Social Teaching is a broader framework about justice in society, and martyrs are those who die for their faith.