God's word helps us to see that the Gospel of Jesus Christ, is a Gospel of mercy. Christ forgave the woman, while Simon had judgment in his heart. Although everyone knew her background, the kind of person that the woman is, but Christ did not look at her with condemnation. Instead, he looked at her with a heart of mercy. The word “Church” is not just a noun, describing baptized members. It is also a verb, focusing on the works of mercy. There are 14 works of mercy, corporeal and spiritual works of mercy.

Corporeal Works of Mercy

• To feed the hungry.
• To give water to the thirsty.
• To clothe the naked.
• To shelter the homeless.
• To visit the sick.
• To visit the imprisoned, or ransom the captive.
• To bury the dead.
  Spiritual Works of Mercy

• To instruct the ignorant. This work of mercy means all of us are called to share and teach the faith passed on to us. ...
• To counsel the doubtful. ...
• To admonish the sinner. ...
• To bear wrongs patiently. ...
• To forgive offenses willingly. ...
• To comfort the afflicted. ...
• To pray for the living and the dead.

The word “Church” is not just a noun, describing all those who are baptized. The word “Church” is also a verb, describing the things we do, which is participating in the works of mercy.