The One Who Treated Him With Mercy

Today's Gospel Reading:

Luke 10:25-37

"Which one of these three, in your opinion, was neighbor to the robbers' victim?"

He answered, "The one who treated him with mercy."

Jesus said to him. "Go and do likewise."

A wonderful way to express love for one's neighbor is to perform "works of mercy". There are fourteen works of mercy; seven spiritual and seven corporal.

Spiritual Works of Mercy:

• Convert the sinner
• Instruct the uninformed
• Counsel the doubtful
• Comfort the sorrowful
• Be patient with those in error
• Forgive offenses
• Pray for the living and the dead

Corporal Works of Mercy:

• Feed the hungry
• Give drink to the thirsty
• Clothe the naked
• Shelter the homeless
• Visit the sick
• Comfort the imprisoned
• Bury the dead

When we love God, we will love our neighbor. And if we love our neighbor, we will show them mercy.

"Lord, help me to love You more so that I might do positive things and bear more fruit by showing mercy to those who are in need."

Peace,

Kathy