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Preferred term

Spiritual works of mercy  

Definition

  • The are: to convert the sinner, instruct the ignorant, counsel the doubtful, comfort the sorrowful, bear wrongs patiently, forgive injuries, pray for the living and the dead; cf. Corporal works of mercy

Entry terms

  • Mercy, spiritual works of
  • Seven spiritual works of mercy
  • Works of mercy, spiritual

Notation

  • 122311

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JLC-LBLJ3GTX-S

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