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Charity and mercy

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What is charity?

Charity is a divine virtue by which we love God above all things for His own sake, and our neighbor as ourselves for the love of God.

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Connects ordinary difficulties and sacrifices with love of Christ and service of others.

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Practical encouragement for prayer amid work, family and a crowded day.

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Fr. Mike’s Tips for Praying as a Busy Person

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The Catechism in a Year

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Thomas L. Kinkead; sixth edition; Benziger Brothers, copyright 1891. Printed page 120, question 109.

Michael Augustine, Archbishop of New York; nihil obstat D. J. McMahon; 1891-09-05.

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Which are the chief spiritual works of mercy?

The chief spiritual works of mercy are seven: to admonish the sinner, to instruct the ignorant, to counsel the doubtful, to comfort the sorrowful, to bear wrongs patiently, to forgive all injuries, and to pray for the living and the dead.

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Who Are the Saints, and How Do We Pray With Them?

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A beginner-oriented explanation of the communion and intercession of the saints.

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Who Are the Saints, and How Do We Pray With Them?

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Thomas L. Kinkead; sixth edition; Benziger Brothers, copyright 1891. Printed page 208, question 222.

Michael Augustine, Archbishop of New York; nihil obstat D. J. McMahon; 1891-09-05.

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Which are the chief corporal works of mercy?

The chief corporal works of mercy are seven: to feed the hungry, to give drink to the thirsty, to clothe the naked, to ransom the captive, to harbor the harborless, to visit the sick, and to bury the dead.

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Who Are the Saints, and How Do We Pray With Them?

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A beginner-oriented explanation of the communion and intercession of the saints.

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Fr. Mike’s Tips for Praying as a Busy Person

Ascension Presents · Fr. Mike Schmitz · exact title, publisher and access checked 2026-09-11.

Who Are the Saints, and How Do We Pray With Them?

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Thomas L. Kinkead; sixth edition; Benziger Brothers, copyright 1891. Printed page 209, question 223.

Michael Augustine, Archbishop of New York; nihil obstat D. J. McMahon; 1891-09-05.

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