Today Fr. Cantalamessa spoke about the difference between Benevolence and Beneficence. He says that love must always proceed the good works that we do. It is the doing of charity but the "feeling" of charity, the "spirit" of charity that must rule our hearts and lives. Fr. spoke about converting the hearts of others. He says that we must first ask the question, "Do I love this person?" We cannot change the heart of another without our hearts first being convicted and motivated by love for the other.
Fr. also spoke about humility. He used the example of St. Francis of Assisi who called "Sister water" because water always descends until it settles into the lowest places. As Jesus spoke, "If anyone wishes to be the greatest, you must be the servant of all." (Matthew 20:26)
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