THE SEVEN CORPORAL WORKS OF MERCY
1. To feed the hungry. 2. To give drink to the thirsty. 3. To clothe the naked. 4. To visit and ransom the captives. 4. To harbor the harborless. 6. To visit the sick. 7. To bury the dead.
THE EIGHT BEATITUDES
(Matt. V)
1. Blessed are the poor in spirit; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
2. Blessed are the meek; for they shall possess the land.
3. Blessed are they that mourn; for they shall be comforted.
4. Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after justice; for they shall be filled.
5. Blessed are the merciful; for they shall obtain mercy.
6. Blessed are the clean of heart; for they shall see God.
7. Blessed are the peacemakers; for they shall be called the children of God.
8. Blessed are they that suffer persecution for justice’ sake; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
PRAYERS TO OBTAIN CONTRITION
After the examination of conscience it is all-important to awaken true sorrow for the sins committed. This sorrow must always include the resolve to avoid all serious sin in the future, and we should also determine to guard against wilful venial sin. It is well to say an act of contrition before entering the confessional.
