Chapter 5 Flashcards
Kind acts by which we help our neighborhood with their everyday material needs
Corporal Works of Mercy
The kind acts through which we help our neighbors meet the needs that are more than material
Spiritual Works of Mercy
Spiritual Acts of Mercy
Comforting the sick
Forgiving people
Praying for all people
Corporal Works of Mercy
Donating to a food drive
Donating Money
Burying the dead
Christ’s disciples spread the kingdom of God through
Witness, worship, service
When you serve, you - your family, your friends, your school, your neighborhood, your parish, and the whole world
Witness
Practical ways that you use your gifts for God, for others, and for yourself
Can worship God
Can help other people
Can help yourself become better
The Gospel of Matthew contains two job descriptions for a follower of Christ
Beatitudes
Corporal Works of Mercy
All beatitudes in order
Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of heaven
Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the land
Blessed are they who hunger and theist for righteousness, for they will be satisfied
Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown Mercy
Blessed are the clean of heart, for they will see God
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God
Blessed are those who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven