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The Seven Corporal Works of Mercy,
by The Master of Alkmaar,
made for the Church of Saint Lawrence,
Artist: Master of Alkmaar.
Date: Circa 1504.
Current location: Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen,
Rotterdam, Netherlands.
Credit Line: Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen.
Source/Photographer: www.geheugenvannederland.nl
(Wikimedia Commons)
Stained-Glass Window
in the Nave of Saint Bonaventure's Church,
Seven of the eight Nave Windows depict
The Seven Corporal Works of Mercy.
The German inscription at the bottom
reads:
"Die Hungrigen speisen",
"Feed The Hungry".
Photo: 31 October 2010.
Source: Own work.
Author: Ammodramus.
(Wikimedia Commons)
THE SEVEN CORPORAL
WORKS OF MERCY.
Feed The Hungry.
Give Drink To The Thirsty.
Clothe The Naked.
Shelter The Homeless.
Visit The Sick.
Visit Those In Prison.
Bury The Dead.
Stained-Glass Window
in the Nave of Saint Bonaventure's Church,
Seven of the eight Nave Windows depict
The German inscription at the bottom reads:
"Die Durstigen tränken",
"Give Drink To The Thirsty".
Photo: 31 October 2010.
Source: Own work.
Author: Ammodramus.
(Wikimedia Commons)
The January 2016 Online Issue of THE PORTAL,
the monthly review of The Ordinariate of Our Lady of Walsingham,
has an Article on The Seven Corporal Works of Mercy,
by Auntie Joanna (Joanna Bogle). It can be found at THE PORTAL
Pray For The Dead.
One of The Seven Spiritual Works of Mercy.
Illustration: FAITHPUB
THE SEVEN SPIRITUAL
WORKS OF MERCY.
Admonish Sinners.
Instruct The Ignorant.
Counsel The Doubtful.
Comfort The Sorrowful.
Bear Wrongs Patiently.
Forgive Injuries.
Pray For The Living And The Dead.
