CHARITY

The theological virtue given to us by God that allows us to love God above all things and to love ourselves and our neighbors rightly for his sake. It is the queen and lifegiving principle of all virtues.  The Catechism lists many fruits of charity: “Joy, peace, and mercy … it is benevolence; it fosters reciprocity and remains disinterested and generous; it is friendship and communion” (CCC #1829).