If you were a student and by chance came to know the questions of the school’s final exams, you would consider yourself lucky and study the answers thoroughly.
Life is a trial and at the end [we have] to pass an exam; but the infinite love of God has already told humanity what the questions will be: “For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink” (Mt 25:35). The works of mercy will be the subject of the exam, those works in which God sees if you love him truly, having served him in your brothers and sisters.
Perhaps this is why the Pope, the vicar of Christ, often simplifies Christian life by underlining the works of mercy.
And we do the will of Jesus in heaven and of his Church on earth if we transform our life into a continuous work of mercy. In fact, it is not difficult and does not change much what we are already doing. It is a matter of raising every relationship with our neighbor onto a supernatural plane. Whatever our vocation, fathers or mothers, farmers or office staff, elected officials or Heads of State, students or workers, throughout the day there are continuous opportunities, directly or indirectly, to feed the hungry, instruct the ignorant, bear with those who annoy us, give advice to those in doubt, pray for the living and for the dead.
A new intention behind every move we make for the benefit of our neighbor, whoever it may be, and every day of our life will help us to prepare for the eternal day, storing up treasure where moth and rust do not corrupt.

Chiara Lubich, Essential Writings
Chiara Lubich (1920–2008), an internationally known religious leader and writer, was the founder of the Focolare, a movement that includes people of all ages, races, and vocations who promote unity, reconciliation, and the spirit of love.