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• Alms — or almsgiving exists in a number of religions. In general, it involves giving materially to another as an act of religious virtue. In Abrahamic religions, alms are given as charity to benefit the poor. In Buddhism, alms are given by lay people to …   Wikipedia

• Alms and Almsgiving — • Any material favour done to assist the needy, and prompted by charity Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Alms and Almsgiving     Alms and Almsgiving      …   Catholic encyclopedia

• alms — n. (formal) 1) to dispense, give alms 2) alms for (alms for the needy) * * * [ɑːmz] givealms (formal) to dispense alms for (alms for the needy) …   Combinatory dictionary

• give — I. verb (gave; given; giving) Etymology: Middle English, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Swedish giva to give; akin to Old English giefan, gifan to give, and perhaps to Latin habēre to have, hold Date: 13th century transitive verb 1. to make… …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• alms — In the Graeco Roman world charity as the source of material support for the poor and destitute was almost unknown. Gifts [[➝ gifts]] of food and money were bestowed by the wealthy on those who could give something (e.g. political support) in… …   Dictionary of the Bible

• alms — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. charity, dole. See giving. II (Roget s IV) n. Syn. charity, relief, donation, handout*; see gift 1 . III (Roget s 3 Superthesaurus) n. charity, handout, assistance, contribution, donation, benefaction …   English dictionary for students

• CHARITY — The obligation to help the poor and the needy and to give them gifts is stated many times in the Bible and was considered by the rabbis of all ages to be one of the cardinal mitzvot of Judaism. In the Bible The Bible itself legislates several… …   Encyclopedia of Judaism

• Charity and Charities — • In its widest and highest sense, charity includes love of God as well as love of man Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Charity and Charities     Charity and Charities …   Catholic encyclopedia

• Church Maintenance — • The proper support of church edifices and church institutions Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Church Maintenance     Church Maintenance      …   Catholic encyclopedia

• 2. THE HEIFER (al-Baqarah) — In the name of God, the Gracious, the Merciful. 1. Alif, Lam, Meem. 2. This is the Book in which there is no doubt, a guide for the righteous. 3. Those who believe in the unseen, and perform the prayers, and give from what We have provided for… …   Quran. Talal Itani translate

• The Sacrament of Penance —     The Sacrament of Penance     † Catholic Encyclopedia ► The Sacrament of Penance     Penance is a sacrament of the New Law instituted by Christ in which forgiveness of sins committed after baptism is granted through the priest s absolution to… …   Catholic encyclopedia