Those charisms which call us to channel God’s love, goodness, and compassion to others.
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Pastoring
“Community Builder”Nurturing inter-relationships and the spiritual growth of a group of Christians
See in Scripture: Acts 20:28 & Ephesians 4:11-16
Be Inspired By:Catherine Sanzo & Blessed Henry the Shoemaker
Encouragement
“Active Listener”
Offering words of comfort, encouragement and counsel to help a person recognize God’s loving presence within them.
See in Scripture: I Thessalonians 2:11-12 & Hebrews 10:24-25
Be Inspired By: St. Francis DeSales & Caryll Houselander
Hospitality
“Warm Welcomer”
Caring for those in need of food, shelter and friendship with generosity through God’s love.
See in Scripture: III John 5-8 & Matthew 25:34-45
Be Inspired By: St. Benedict & Dorothy Day
Helps
“Quiet Helper”Working in the background to help others
to serve and glorify God.
See in Scripture: I Corinthians 12:28 & I Peter 4:10-11
Be Inspired By: St. Macrina & Brother Leo
Mercy
“Compassionate Worker”
Bringing genuine comfort through deeds instead of words along with a sense of God’s love to those who suffer.
See in Scripture: Isaiah 58:5-10 & Romans 12:8
Be Inspired By: Henrietta Delille & Blessed Damien of Molokai
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