2.  The Judgment of Nations  Jesus utilizes a story to help teach us the pathway to heaven.  Jesus gives us the image of a shepherd separating the sheep from the goats to warn us that the judgment will be final and permanent.

3.  The Judgment of Nations  The lesson of the story is simple: how we treat the least of our brothers/sisters is is the same as treating Christ himself.  The teaching from this story helps us to focus on the importance of the Corporal Works of Mercy.

4.  The Corporal Works of Mercy  To feed the hungry.  To give drink to the thirsty.  To clothe the naked.  To welcome strangers.  To visit the sick.  To visit the imprisoned.  To bury the dead.

5.  The Spiritual Works of Mercy  To instruct the ignorant.  To counsel the doubtful.  To admonish sinners.  To bear wrongs patiently.  To forgive offenses willingly.  To comfort the afflicted.  To pray for the living and the dead.

6.  The Call to Holiness  Our holiness at birth is corrupted by Original Sin.  Through Baptism, all Christians are consecrated to God and thereby called to a life of holiness.  This includes everyone: priests, deacons, nuns, and all lay people.

7.  The Call to Holiness  Christ leaves us the gift of the Church, which is God’s greatest gift to help us live a holy life.  Together, as the Body of Christ, we give strength, hope, and support to one another to live a holy life.

8.  The Call to Holiness  The call to holiness takes into account our need to serve and sacrifice for those most in need as well as the poor and vulnerable.  The Catechism states that the way of perfection passes by the Cross; however, God is there to help us with his grace.

9.  Grace  Grace is God’s supernatural gift to help us respond to his love.  Restores us to original holiness and justice.  Assists us to live holy lives.