faith, hope, and charity

Cultural  

1. The three great virtues that the New Testament calls for in Christians (see also Christian). Charity is often called love. According to the Apostle Paul, “Now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.”

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Example Sentences

The rosary presupposes our boredom, propensity to distraction, and impatience with dull routine and attempts to transmute these failings into the virtues of faith, hope and charity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

Speaking to a crowd of ambassadors, Vatican officials and other Rome-based Americans, Pelosi spoke about the Catholic virtues of faith, hope and charity and the important role they play in the U.S.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 29, 2022

It’s almost Easter in Ukraine, where a trio of churches on the far edges of the capital have faith, hope and charity to consider.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2022

"We do not see faith, hope and charity as unattainable ideals, but we use them as stout supports of a nation fighting the fight for freedom in a modern civilization."

From Salon • Dec. 13, 2021

I swear I’ll lead a life of faith, hope and charity, poverty, chastity and obedience.

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt