charism
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9.9
- noun
- /ˈkɛrɪzəm/
- Specialized
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carisma
- Each religious community has a unique charism that guides its mission and activities.
- charism and office
- notion of charism
And they are also Franciscans that are living out this this sort of charism or, or life.
- And they are also Franciscans that are living out this this sort of charism or, or life.
Examples
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When a charism was recognized as permanent in one person, it became an office.
Academic text (1992) -
In the complex relationship between institution and charism, some Roman Catholic scholars emphasized one component of the binomial but neglected or minimized the other.
Academic text (1992) -
A religious order is a community within the Church, with its own charism, mission, ministry, and structures of governance.
Academic text (2015) -
In this vein, office is the consolidation of a charism.
Academic text (1992) -
However, "Methodists do not claim a charism of infallibility for any ministry or institution but instead rely on the indefectibility of the Church."
Academic text (2013) -
We do know that the ministry of prophecy, included in the Pauline list of ecclesiastical charisms, had come over time to include those who expounded the mysteries of Scripture to the faithful.
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The charism of the Franciscan order emphasizes humility and service to the poor.
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Understanding the charism of a church can help members align their work with its spiritual goals.
Synonyms
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2.2
The moral qualities a person has, for example honesty and kindness
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4.1
The basic character of a time, place, or action
Surface Forms
Etymology
Charism comes from Greek charis 'grace' or 'gift', and it also came to mean the special spirit or 'mission' of a religious group. So a community's charism is its specific 'gift' or way of serving people that guides its work.