The Gift of Piety mellows the sense of reverence for God and over-strictness with ourselves. It inspires a great spirit of kindness and understanding toward others, meekness in bearing their faults, willingness to forgive, and genuine affection for them. The Gift of Piety awakens in us a child-like attitude toward God and also a sense that everyone is our brother an sister. It sees people as companions on the journey rather than competitors. An attitude of total forgiveness of everyone and everything is the most mature fruit of the gift of Piety. As the sense of belonging to the human family as a whole continues to grow through contemplative prayer and practice, the oneness extends to the earth, the environment and, indeed to all creation. One begins to perceive all things in God and God in all things.
Ephesians 4:32
Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
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