I do my corporal acts of mercy as I see the needs as inspired by the Holy Spirit. During this pandemic, though I can’t go out to those who are sick, I sent my lay coordinator to bring financial assistance for their medicine and food. I organize food pantry for a certain barangay, and help those who were victims of fire. I join our association’s weekly intercessory ministry to pray for those requesting prayers especially the sick.
— Mila Apuy
I may not know the exact needs or struggles faced by those around me, yet a habit of showing acts of kindness, saying encouraging words, or offering a listening ear can impact lives. By being sensitive to the needs of those around me, I can extend corporal act of mercy to them.
— Imelda Corpuz
I am a soft-hearted person and when I see someone in need, my heart melts with compassion. Like one time, I met a fellow Filipino woman who was just four months here but unfortunately was terminated by her employer. I helped her find a shelter and gave cash, though not that much but would help her a bit. I did it believing the Word in the Bible, Matthew 25:40, when Jesus said, “What you did to the least of my brethren, you did it for me.”
— Fina Glodo
For me, one of the corporal acts of mercy that I did as one member of an active youth in our church is by going to every barangay in our town and spreading the words of God through preaching together with our elder leaders who are guiding us. We preach to those who need mercy and who are suffering from any kind of illness by enhancing their spiritual faith and mental health and teaching them how to pray.
— Meremae Guihama
As I think about how much I ask for God’s mercy on me, I ask myself, how merciful am I towards others. We should not only receive the mercy of God, but use it by being merciful to others through our actions, our words, and our prayers. We don’t need to be rich to help others, as long as we open our hearts to those in need and give help. By sending some donations to those victims of calamities, is my way of extending corporal act of mercy. The Lord wants us to do these works of mercy, because even the strongest faith is of no use without works.
As we celebrate the 500 years of Christianity in the Philippines. The Chaplaincy to Filipino Migrants organises an on-line talk every Tuesday at 9.00pm. You can join us at:
https://www.Facebook.com/CFM-Gifted-to-give-101039001847033
— Estelita Labrador
When someone borrowed money from me for a much needed purpose and failed to pay on the exact day she promised me to pay, I tried to understand and forgive her and give her enough time to settle it. In that way, I can extend corporal act of mercy. As the bible said, “Be merciful just as your heavenly Father is merciful” (Luke 6:36). I also pray for the sick and those facing difficulties.
— Marissa Lumpas
Since I was a child, I am a very compassionate person. And I carry it as I grow old. One time, I’m eating at McDonald’s and one woman approached me and talked to me. She said that it was her first time to work here in Hong Kong and also her first day off but her money was not enough to buy a meal. I felt so sorry for her, so I went to the counter and bought her a meal. She thanked me profusely. I said it is okay, but what comes to my mind is a verse from Hebrew 13:2 which says, “Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it”
— Erlinda Montalban
Offering prayers for those with terminal illnesses and for those who have died, be present to those who are struggling or in emotional pain or despair are my ways of extending corporal act of mercy. For me, spiritual works of mercy are kind acts by which we help our neighbours with their everyday spiritual and emotional needs. The best way is to teach them how to pray.
— Emelie Panorel Pamat
