A CHARITABLE HEART

Isaac of Nineveh (613-700) a Syrian monk and theologian wrote:

“What is a charitable heart? It is a heart that is burning with love for the whole creation, for men, for the birds, for the beasts … for all creatures. He who has such a heart cannot see or call to mind a creature without his eyes being filled with tears by reason of the immense compassion which seizes his heart; a heart which is softened and can no longer bear to see or learn from others of any suffering, even the smallest pain being inflicted upon a creature. That is why such a man never ceases to pray for the animals … [He is] … moved by the infinite pity, which reigns in the hearts of those who are becoming united with God.”

I would add, and a charitable heart for all trees, rivers, oceans, soil, rocks, and all natural beauty. If we can have a charitable heart for animals and nature, it will help tremendously in having that same heart for people.

“To everyone who is victorious I will give fruit from the tree of life in the paradise of God.” Jesus