The Misericórdia (Mercy) is ruled by 14 works, 7 of which are corporal and 7 spiritual.
Corporal Works:
1st. To feed the hungry
2nd.To give water to the thirsty
3rd.To clothe the naked
4th.To shelter the homeless
5th.To visit the sick
6th.To visit the imprisoned, or ransom the captive
7th.To bury the dead
Spiritual works:
1st. To counsel the doubtful
2nd. To instruct the ignorant
3rd.To admonish the sinners
4th. To comfort the afflicted
5th.To forgive offenses
6th. To bear patiently the weakness of those who wrong us
7th.To pray for the living and the dead