charism

American  

[kar-i-zuhm] / ˈkær ɪ zəm /

noun

1. Christianity.  an extraordinary or supernatural ability given to a person by the Holy Spirit for the good of the church; a spiritual gift.

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Example Sentences

“There is this unanimous call because women want to participate, to share their gifts and charism at the service of the church,” Becquart said in an interview with The Associated Press in her offices just off St. Peter’s Square.

From Seattle Times

A word that guides their life — charism — came up repeatedly.

From Seattle Times

“We’ve handed the torch over to people who…have the charism of charity and the spirit of the Sisters of Charity,” Dodge said.

From Seattle Times

“We can only go so long without guests, and not just for financial reasons. For identity reasons. Not having visitors would betray the whole Benedictine charism.”

From Washington Post

But Daloisio says that “the Catholic Worker anarchism, the Catholic Worker charism” – the spirit of the movement – “is one that is grounded in a deep commitment to non-violence”.

From The Guardian