Enchiridion of works of mercy
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The Enchiridion of works of mercy is a Catholic devotional collection outlining charitable and compassionate acts toward others that are associated with spiritual benefits and indulgences.
All labels observed (1)
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| Enchiridion of works of mercy canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Enchiridion of works of mercy Context triple: [Enchiridion Indulgentiarum, includes, Enchiridion of works of mercy]
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A.
The Seven Works of Mercy
The Seven Works of Mercy is a renowned early 17th-century altarpiece by Caravaggio that dramatically depicts the Christian acts of mercy through his signature use of chiaroscuro and intense realism.
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B.
Enchiridion on Faith, Hope and Love
Enchiridion on Faith, Hope and Love is a concise theological handbook by Augustine of Hippo that systematically explains the core Christian virtues of faith, hope, and charity.
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C.
Essays to Do Good
Essays to Do Good is a 1710 collection of moral and religious essays by Puritan minister Cotton Mather that urges Christians to engage in practical benevolence and social reform.
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D.
Tuitio Fidei et Obsequium Pauperum
Tuitio Fidei et Obsequium Pauperum is the Latin motto of the Knights Hospitaller, expressing their mission of defending the faith and serving the poor.
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E.
Ascetical Homilies
Ascetical Homilies is a foundational collection of spiritual teachings and sermons by St. Isaac the Syrian, focusing on inner prayer, asceticism, and the contemplative life in Eastern Christian monastic tradition.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Enchiridion of works of mercy Target entity description: The Enchiridion of works of mercy is a Catholic devotional collection outlining charitable and compassionate acts toward others that are associated with spiritual benefits and indulgences.
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A.
The Seven Works of Mercy
The Seven Works of Mercy is a renowned early 17th-century altarpiece by Caravaggio that dramatically depicts the Christian acts of mercy through his signature use of chiaroscuro and intense realism.
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B.
Enchiridion on Faith, Hope and Love
Enchiridion on Faith, Hope and Love is a concise theological handbook by Augustine of Hippo that systematically explains the core Christian virtues of faith, hope, and charity.
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C.
Essays to Do Good
Essays to Do Good is a 1710 collection of moral and religious essays by Puritan minister Cotton Mather that urges Christians to engage in practical benevolence and social reform.
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D.
Tuitio Fidei et Obsequium Pauperum
Tuitio Fidei et Obsequium Pauperum is the Latin motto of the Knights Hospitaller, expressing their mission of defending the faith and serving the poor.
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E.
Ascetical Homilies
Ascetical Homilies is a foundational collection of spiritual teachings and sermons by St. Isaac the Syrian, focusing on inner prayer, asceticism, and the contemplative life in Eastern Christian monastic tradition.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (43)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Catholic devotional book
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Christian devotional literature ⓘ religious text ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Catholic devotional practice
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Catholic moral theology ⓘ Catholic teaching on indulgences ⓘ |
| audience |
Catholic faithful
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clergy ⓘ laypeople ⓘ |
| basedOn |
Catholic doctrine of mercy
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biblical teaching on charity ⓘ tradition of works of mercy in the Church ⓘ |
| contains |
instructions on gaining indulgences
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lists of charitable acts ⓘ prayers related to mercy ⓘ |
| describes |
corporal works of mercy
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spiritual works of mercy ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
care for the marginalized
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care for the poor ⓘ care for the suffering ⓘ love of neighbor ⓘ |
| genre | Catholic handbook of indulgenced works ⓘ |
| language |
Latin
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vernacular translations ⓘ |
| literaryForm |
handbook
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manual of devotion ⓘ |
| mainTheme |
Christian charity
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compassion toward others ⓘ indulgences ⓘ spiritual benefits of good works ⓘ works of mercy ⓘ |
| purpose |
to associate charitable acts with spiritual benefits
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to encourage the practice of mercy in daily life ⓘ to guide Catholics in performing works of mercy ⓘ |
| religiousTradition |
Catholicism
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linked to:
Roman Catholicism
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| spiritualBenefit |
growth in Christian virtue
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increase of charity ⓘ remission of temporal punishment for sin ⓘ |
| teaches |
connection between mercy and salvation
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importance of concrete acts of love ⓘ |
| usedFor |
catechesis on mercy
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pastoral instruction ⓘ personal devotion ⓘ |
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subject linked to:
Enchiridion Indulgentiarum (Handbook of Indulgences)