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 my dearly beloved, for it is written: Revenge is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord' (Rom. xii. 17-19; comp. Matt. v. 39-41).—Examples: Jacob and Esau; David and Saul.

29. What sort of people does Holy Scripture particularly recommend to our love?

The poor, widows and orphans, and in general all those who are in corporal or spiritual need.

30. How are we to assist them?

By the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy.

31. Which are the 'Corporal Works of Mercy'?

The Corporal Works of Mercy are these seven: 1. To feed the hungry; 2. To give drink to the thirsty; 3. To clothe the naked; 4. To harbor the harborless; 5. To visit the imprisoned; 6. To visit the sick; 7. To bury the dead.

32. Is it also a duty to perform corporal works of mercy?

Yes, it is such an indispensable duty that Christ condemns the unmerciful to everlasting fire.

33. What good things are promised to those who give alms?

Temporal blessings,$1$ and especially spiritual graces, in order to obtain forgiveness of their sins and life everlasting.$2$