The spiritual works of mercy are in themselves better than the corporal works of mercy. This is so because the soul of man is more noble than his body. But in particular cases, the corporal works of mercy may be better and more necessary than the spiritual works of mercy. A starving man needs food more than he needs instruction. Walter Farrell, O.P., S.T.M. and Martin J. Healy, S.T.D.
”Enter the inner chamber of your soul, shut out everything except God and that which can help you in seeking him, and when you have shut the door, seek him.” – St. Anselm of Canterbury