“There is an unfortunate tendency in our times to confuse or equate kindness with charity. There is the tendency to prioritize never offending or upsetting others, over proclaiming the truth. And while it is true that kindness and not intentionally hurting other’s feelings or causing offense is a good thing, it is not so good that the truth should be suppressed in order to accomplish it.”
In a recent commentary, Monsignor Charles Pope (pastor of Holy Comforter-Saint Cyprian Parish, Washington, DC) reflected on the importance of speaking truth, with charity, on critical moral issues.
To access Msgr. Pope’s complete post, please visit:
Msgr. Charles Pope: Malpractice?? A meditation on confusing kindness with charity (26 SEP 13)
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