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ОглавлениеCHARITY THE PECULIAR VIRTUE OF CHRIST
We are all members of the great Christian family
We are members of the same religious family
FIRST CHARACTERISTIC OF FRATERNAL CHARITY
To esteem our brethren interiorly
To treat brethren with respect, openness, and cordiality
To work harmoniously with those in the same employment, and not to cause any inconvenience to them
To accommodate oneself to persons of different humour
To refuse no reasonable service, and to accept or refuse in an affable manner
To share the joys and griefs of our brethren
Not to be irritated when others wrong us
To practise moderation and consideration
Prayer for living and deceased brethren
To have a lively interest in the whole Order, in its works, its success, and its failures
EXTENT AND DELICACY OF GOD'S CHARITY FOR MEN
EXTENT AND DELICACY OF THE CHARITY OF JESUS CHRIST DURING HIS MORTAL LIFE
To meditate on what the Saints say
To be on our guard with certain persons
To be cautious in letter-writing and visiting
Caution in communication with superiors
To check uncharitable conversation in others
How to check uncharitable conversation in superiors, etc.
Be cautious after hearing uncharitable conversation
Not to judge or suspect rashly
MEANS TO SUPPORT THE EVIL THOUGHTS AND TONGUES OF OTHERS
