The Theological Virtue of Charity
Also known as: Love
Enables one to love as God Himself loves, to love God above all things, and one’s neighbor as oneself
Saint Teresa of Calcutta- It's a supernatural gift of God infused at baptism
- It's a sharing in the very love of God Himself (see 1 John 4:7–12)
- It gives spiritual freedom to respond as a child of God to His gratuitous love
- Christian life is for communion
- The proper order of love is love of God, love of self, and love of neighbor
- Charity is the form of the virtues. It motivates all man’s good actions, orders them, and raises them to supernatural perfection
- Teaches the Ignorant, Counsels the Doubtful, and Admonishes the Sinner
- Bears Wrongs Patiently and Forgives Offenses
- Comforts the Sorrowful
- Prays For the Living and the Dead
- Gives Food and Drink to the Hungry and Thirsty
- Clothes the Naked and Shelters the Homeless
- Visits the Sick and/or Imprisoned
- Buries the Dead
Read more in the Educator's Guide on pages 49-56

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