Wednesday, December 26, 2007

The Bond of Charity

To have peace of heart there must be charity in thought -- avoiding envy, suspicion, jealousy, and all that embitters the mind; in word -- avoiding calumny, detraction, unkindness of speech; in action -- by being kindly and thoughtful in act toward others, even generous and self-sacrificing at times, and free from selfishness.

-- Rev. Joseph McDonnell, SJ