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Brighton, U.K., Oct 4, 2016 \/ 06:17 am (CNA\/EWTN News<\/a>).- What is the proper Catholic response to the Jubilee Year of Mercy? Put simply, the answer is \u201caction,\u201d Bishop Richard Moth of Arundel and Brighton, England told the members of his diocese last week.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe corporal works of mercy are, simply, the outflowing of the love out of which God our Father has created us,\u201d Bishop Moth stated in a Sept. 25 pastoral letter.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe know from St. Matthew\u2019s Gospel that the yardstick by which we shall be judged is that of our mercy to others,\u201d he continued, asking the faithful to perform mercy through good works.<\/p>\n

The corporal works of mercy are the charitable acts that respond to the basic needs of individuals. They are found in the Gospel of Matthew, and include feeding the hungry, giving drink to the thirsty, clothing the naked, welcoming the stranger, caring for the sick, visiting those in prison and burying the dead.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese works are called \u2018corporal\u2019 because they are concerned with the physical well-being of our brothers and sisters,\u201d Bishop Moth noted, underscoring the active aspect of their nature.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe cannot simply wish others well and then leave them to manage for themselves.\u201d<\/p>\n

The bishop placed a particular emphasis on these deeds, especially during the Year of Mercy, saying that the corporal works of mercy \u201cwill be used as the measure for our lives.\u201d He also warned against being like the rich man in the Gospel who \u201cdoes nothing. He looks only at himself,\u201d while Lazarus begs for food.<\/p>\n

He went on to give examples of living out the works of mercy within the diocese, saying that volunteer work at local food banks, prisons, and giving time to those in need \u2013 such as refugees \u2013 are all considered corporal works. He also highlighted the need to \u201ctune in to the needs of those around us.\u201d<\/p>\n

An understanding of mercy will also nourish the driving motivation behind these charitable deeds, the English bishop noted, saying \u201cto love God and love our neighbour is the key to our understanding of mercy.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are enabled to be merciful to our brothers and sisters because we recognise them as people created by a loving God; because we recognise the dignity of the other. When we are prompted by the loving relationship that we have with God, we cannot but be merciful to others.\u201d<\/p>\n

Although financial giving is one way to offer charitable works, Bishop Richard encouraged the faithful to act beyond \u201cthe easy option\u201d of writing a check. He asked his diocese to dig deeper, and examine their consciences to find the specific way that God is asking them to perform the corporal works.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe must abandon any hardness of heart and reach out to all. To fail in this area of our lives is not an option, for Jesus calls us to this and we cannot but respond to the one who died for us,\u201d Bishop Moth said.<\/p>\n

\u201cMay this Jubilee Year continue to be a time of great blessing for us all and a time when we respond with renewed energies to the call to service that is at the heart of the Christian life.\u201d<\/p>\n

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