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'''Charity''' means generosity, typically in a helpful way to those in greater need.  It also has special religious connotations.

'''Charity''' means generosity, typically in a helpful way to those in greater need.  It also has special religious connotations.

*''Charity'', as used most commonly, refers to generosity, especially the giving of time or resources without the expectation of Earthly reward.  The noun refers to an institution that engages in such behavior.<ref>http://mw1.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/charity</ref>

*''Charity'' is the giving of time or resources without the expectation of Earthly reward.<ref>http://mw1.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/charity</ref>

*''Charity'': as a [[Christian]] [[virtue]].<ref>http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/09397a.htm</ref>  This is enumerated among the Divine virtues by St. [[Paul]] in 1 Corinthians 13:13.  It is the greatest of the three, included with [[hope]] and [[faith]].  In this sense, charity refers to a divinely infused love, unlimited and directed toward Man and toward [[God]].   

*''Charity'' is a [[Christian]] [[virtue]].<ref>http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/09397a.htm</ref>  This is enumerated among the Divine virtues by St. [[Paul]] in 1 Corinthians 13:13.  It is the greatest of the three, included with [[hope]] and [[faith]].  In this sense, charity refers to a divinely infused love, unlimited and directed toward Man and toward [[God]].   

*''Charity'' is also one of the fruits of the [[Holy Spirit]]. The [[Fruits of the Holy Spirit]] are perfections that the [[Holy Spirit]] forms in us as the first fruits of eternal glory. The tradition of the Church lists twelve of them.  

*''Charity'' is considered a benefit of the [[Holy Spirit]]. The [[Fruits of the Holy Spirit]] are perfections that the [[Holy Spirit]] forms in us as the first fruits of eternal glory. The tradition of the Church lists twelve of them.  

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