he who says that he loves God, but does not love his neighbour is a liar (1 Jn 4,20). Works of Mercy are an imitation of what the Incarnate Word did during His life: He passed through this world healing men from their physical and spiritual miseries, so that He gave convincing evidence of His mercy and of His love for the Father. The Institute provides material and spiritual assistance in houses of mercy, hospitals and orphanages.