
BENZIGER BROTHERS
FRATERNAL CHARITY
FRATERNAL CHARITY
I. CHARITY THE PECULIAR VIRTUE OF CHRIST
II. FIRST FUNDAMENTAL TRUTH - We are all members of the great Christian family
III. SECOND FUNDAMENTAL TRUTH - We are members of the same religious family
IV. THE FAMILY SPIRIT
V. EGOTISM, OR SELF-SEEKING
VI. FIRST CHARACTERISTIC OF FRATERNAL CHARITY - To esteem our brethren interiorly
VII. SECOND CHARACTERISTIC - To treat brethren with respect, openness, and cordiality
A thoughtful guide explores the heart of Christian community, showing how love for one’s neighbor is, in fact, love for God Himself. Drawing on the life of Christ as the ultimate model, the author unpacks the gentle, patient mercy that defines true charity and invites listeners to see every fellow person as a member of a divine family. By weaving scriptural insights with practical reflections, the work illustrates how humility, self‑sacrifice, and compassionate action become daily expressions of faith.
The treatise then turns to the everyday challenges of living this ideal, contrasting egotism with the higher call to fraternal charity. It offers clear, step‑by‑step principles for nurturing genuine fellowship—whether within a monastic setting or in ordinary secular life. Listeners will find a blend of spiritual depth and practical advice, encouraging them to cultivate a love that eases burdens, comforts sorrow, and strengthens the bonds that hold a community together.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (69K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Michael Gray, Diocese of San Jose
Release date
2010-09-10
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1808–1869
A 19th-century French Jesuit priest, he wrote practical spiritual guides that speak in a clear, direct voice. His best-known works focus on charity, religious community life, and the daily duties of priests and religious.
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