Who is Isaiah - and are they in the New or Old Testament -
Isaiah was prophet in the Old Testament.
giving money or food to the needy.
alms giving
What did Cain say about his brother Abel?
I’m not my brother’s keeper
showing compassion towards someone or something.
Mercy
Jesus Christ’s coming at the end of time to judge all people.
Last Judgement
acts of love by which we care for the bodily and spiritual needs of others.
Works of Mercy
“Do to others whatever you have them do to you.”
Golden Rule
We are called to _______ and ____ for others as Jesus did
love, care
feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, clothe the naked, shelter the homeless, visit the sick, visit the imprisoned, and bury the dead
is the Corporal Works of Mercy
instruct the ignorant, counsel the doubtful, admonish the sinner, comfort the sorrowful, forgive all injuries, bear wrongs patiently, and pray for the living and the dead
The Spiritual Works of Mercy
Is a theme in both the Old Testament and the New Testament.
Mercy
Christ asks us to care for each person in a spirit of loving service, knowing that we are really
loving and caring for Christ
be a _______ to the gifts God gives up
steward
to care for our gifts and uses them in a responsible way with ________ and _______
Love and Justice
alms comes from an ancient Latin and Greek word meaning
“Mercy”
Blessing and adoration, petition, intercession, thanksgiving and praise
are five basic forms of prayer
helps us realize that each of the ____________________ we perform now is preparing us for that day of final judgement.
Works of Mercy
