Practical Recomendations

Often, we make things harder than they need to be. Here are just one example for each of the Corporal Works of Mercy.

To feed the hungry: Avoid wasting food.
To give drink to the thirsty: Bring water to someone working outside.
To clothe the naked: Support your local St. Vincent de Paul Society.
To harbor the harborless/shelter the homeless: Help your neighbors who can’t help themselves by offering to do clean up and repairs.
To visit/comfort the sick: Offer to bring a meal or pick up medicine for a sick friend/neighbor/fellow parishioner.
To ransom the captive/visit the imprisoned: Pray for the families of inmates.
To bury the dead: Visit the graves of your family and friends as your time allows and pray for the dead. They’re probably praying for you already; it would be nice to return the favor.