The Works Of Mercy are charitable actions by which we come to the aid of our Neighbor in his spiritual and bodily necessities. 241 Instructing, adviSing, consoling, comforting are spiritual works of Mercy, as are forGiving and bearing wrongs patiently. the corporal works of mercy consist Especially in feeding the hungry, sheltering the homeless, clothing the naked, visiting the Sick and impriSoned, and burying the dead. 242 Among all these, giving alms to the Poor is one of the chief Witnesses to fraternal Charity: it is also a work of Justice pleasing to God: 243