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Catholic encyclopedia on the topic: https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/10198d.htm

"Mercy as it is here contemplated is said to be a virtue influencing one's will to have compassion for, and, if possible, to alleviate another's misfortune."

"The traditional enumeration of the corporal works of mercy is as follows":

> To feed the hungry;

> To give drink to the thirsty;

> To clothe the naked;

> To harbour the harbourless;

> To visit the sick;

> To ransom the captive;

> To bury the dead.

"The spiritual works of mercy are":

> To instruct the ignorant;

> To counsel the doubtful;

> To admonish sinners;

> To bear wrongs patiently;

> To forgive offences willingly;

> To comfort the afflicted;

> To pray for the living and the dead.