Chapter 24 — Part II — The Beatitudes
Section 463. Q. Which are the spiritual works of mercy? A. 1. By exhortation to convert the sinner from the error of his way. James v. 20. 2. To instruct the ignorant in truth and virtue. 3. To give our neighbor good and seasonable advice in difficulty, or in any danger of which he is unaware. 4. To pray for others to God. 5. To comfort the afflicted. 6. Not to return the evil which others may have done us. 7. To forgive injuries from our heart.