Pints With Aquinas
Should I Give Money to Poor People? | Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P.
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 is a combination of pity and action, expressed through alms deeds.
- Charity is the foundation of mercy and requires tangible expressions of love towards our neighbor.
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The Virtue of Mercy
Mercy is a virtue that combines pity and action. It is a divine attribute but can also be practiced by humans. The first dimension of mercy is pity, where one empathizes with the misery of another. The second dimension is taking action to alleviate that misery. Mercy is expressed through alms deeds, which include spiritual and corporal works of mercy.
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