Works of Mercy

Matthew 25:31-46
Jesus tells of his return to judge the nations, as a shepherd separates sheep from the goats. To those on his right will inherit the kingdom. “For I was hungry and you game me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me….”
 

• Jesus place the honored to his right, the righteous. What does righteous mean?
  
• Why did he place the others on his left?
• There are 14 ‘Works of Mercy’, 7 spiritual and 7 corporal. Define Corporal and define Mercy.
• List the 7 Spiritual Works and give an example of performing each mercy.
   
• List the 7 Corporal Works and give an example of performing each mercy.
   
• Where did the Catholic Church get the works of mercy?