The Seven Spiritual Works of Mercy

these are good works that address the needs of the soul, as opposed to those of the body (compare The Seven Corporal Works of Mercy).

• Instruct the ignorant;
• Counsel the doubtful;
• Admonish sinners;
• Bear wrongs patiently;
• Forgive offences willingly;
• Comfort the afflicted;
• Pray for the living and the dead.