almsgiving
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- noun
- /ˈɑlmzˌɡɪvɪŋ/
:
limosna
- I believe that we find support for Pontius's attribution of a religious motive to Cyprian's almsgiving in Cyprian himself.
- generous with almsgiving
- almsgiving as an act
- engaged in almsgiving
Examples
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Such almsgiving was incumbent upon both bishops and wealthy lay Christians.
Academic text (2004) -
Reconciling all the relevant texts of Aquinas on almsgiving and the poor is a difficult task.
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Such good works would naturally have involved almsgiving.
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While almsgiving was not the issue at stake here, Cyprian argued that a lack of charity...
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Some months later, the family sponsored and participated in an almsgiving in Delgahawatte.
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From these early writings of Cyprian, we come to know the importance of almsgiving in the life of Christians as well.
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Even the most modest spiritual plan for Advent should include significant amounts of penance, almsgiving, and prayer.
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Christian churches prepare for the celebration of Christmas with a period of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving known as Advent.
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For Aquinas, almsgiving generally falls under the virtue of charity, specifically the virtue of mercy—love toward others.
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During the holiday season, almsgiving can significantly help those in need.
Synonyms
Giving money, food, or other help to people in need
Antonyms
How Generous
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Almsgiving comes from alms, which comes from an old Greek word eleemosyne meaning 'mercy' or 'pity'. So almsgiving is the act of giving money, food, or help to people in need out of 'mercy', which is why it is often a religious duty.