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a brief statement of
The Twelve Fruits of the Holy Ghost
| Charity, | Longanimity, | Fidelity, |
| Joy, | Goodness, | Modesty, |
| Peace, | Benignity, | Continency, |
| Patience, | Mildness, | Chastity. |
The Spiritual Works of Mercy
| To counsel the doubtful, | To forgive offenses, |
| To instruct the ignorant, | To bear wrongs patiently, |
| To admonish sinners, | To pray for the living and |
| To comfort the afflicted, | the dead. |
The Corporal Works of Mercy
| To feed the hungry, | To visit the sick, |
| To give drink to the thirsty, | To visit the captive, |
| To clothe the naked, | and |
| To harbor the harborless, | To bury the dead. |
The Eight Beatitudes — Matt. v
1. Blessed are the poor in spirit; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
2. Blessed are the meek; for they shall possess the land.
3. Blessed are they that mourn; for they shall be comforted.
4. Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after justice; for they shall be filled.
5. Blessed are the merciful; for they shall obtain mercy.
6. Blessed are the clean of heart; for they shall see God.
7. Blessed are the peacemakers; for they shall be called the children of God.
8. Blessed are they that suffer persecution for justice’ sake; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
