Pints With Aquinas Should I Give Money to Poor People? | Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P.
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Dec 2, 2023 Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P., a Catholic priest and author, discusses the concept of mercy and our responsibility towards the poor. He explores different perspectives on giving money, the importance of virtues, making restitution, and humanizing acts of assistance.
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Mercy: A Two-Part Act
- Mercy, a virtue and divine attribute, involves recognizing another's misery.
- It compels us to use our resources to alleviate their suffering.
Corporal Works of Mercy
- Express mercy through corporal works: feeding, clothing, sheltering, visiting.
- These acts, rooted in Matthew 25, are essential expressions of mercy.
Charity Fuels Mercy
- Charity, the love of God in our hearts, drives us to love both God and neighbor.
- Loving God means loving what He loves, including our neighbors, leading them to Him.