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Theological virtue

Charity

Love that gives without counting the cost.

Also called love

Charity, the love that gives freely, is the greatest of the virtues and the warm heart of all the rest. It is kindness without keeping score, compassion for the stranger, and the willingness to put another’s good before our own. In these stories charity looks like an open hand and an open door: mercy shown, burdens shared, and love offered without counting the cost.

Stories of charity

2 stories

  • Mercy

    David and Mephibosheth, narrated

    A story of mercy, loyalty, and honoring the bonds of friendship, even across generations.

    Retold from 2 Samuel 93 min to read aloud

  • Kindness

    Androcles and the Lion, narrated

    Discover the timeless tale of Androcles and the Lion, a story of compassion, courage, and unexpected friendship in ancient Rome.

    From Aesop’s Fables3 min to read aloud