charism
- noun
- /ˈkɛrɪzəm/
- Specialized
- The leader possessed a charism that enabled him to unite the community in service and faith.
- charism for ministry
Examples
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Charisms are given to all members of the Church and take many different forms.
Academic text (2001) -
The Church grows and thrives through the charisms of the Spirit given to the members of the ecclesial body.
Academic text (2001) -
Is this guidance a charism in the form of actual grace?
Academic text (2003) -
Celibacy is a gift, a charism of the spirit.
Fiction book (2002) -
Do not be shy to speak with religious brothers, sisters, or priests about the charism and spirituality of their congregation.
Blog text (5) -
There is one Spirit and one gospel, although there can be various authorities, theologies, ministries, and charisms.
Academic text (2003) -
Congar emphasized, to the contrary, that charisms are a contribution to the Church's very constitution.
Academic text (2001) -
In the Church's communion, charisms and ministries abound since they flow normally from baptism.
Academic text (2003) -
Her ability to inspire others is a true charism that comes from her deep faith.
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Many believe that teaching is a charism that helps guide believers in their spiritual journey.
Synonyms
A strong charm that makes people like and trust someone
A very strong natural ability in one or more areas
Surface Forms
Etymology
Charism comes from the Greek charis, meaning 'grace' or a 'gift', and was used by churches to mean a special gift given by God. So a charism is a spiritual 'gift' that helps someone lead, heal, or support others.