<P> The works of mercy have been traditionally divided into two categories, each with seven elements: </P> <Ol> <Li> "Corporal works of mercy" which concern the material needs of others . </Li> <Li> "Spiritual works of mercy" which concern the spiritual needs of others . </Li> </Ol> <Li> "Corporal works of mercy" which concern the material needs of others . </Li> <Li> "Spiritual works of mercy" which concern the spiritual needs of others . </Li>

Where did the spiritual works of mercy come from