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the Week of Proper 25 / Ordinary 30
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Bible Dictionaries
Benevolence
1910 New Catholic Dictionary
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(Latin, bene, well; volens, wishing) The disposition to promote the welfare and happiness of others. In theology, love of benevolence means charity, which seeks what is good for the sake of one who is loved, in contrast to the love of concupiscence, by which good is sought for the sake of the one who loves. Friendship consists in mutual love of benevolence.
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Entry for 'Benevolence'. 1910 New Catholic Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ncd/​b/benevolence.html. 1910.
		
	Entry for 'Benevolence'. 1910 New Catholic Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ncd/​b/benevolence.html. 1910.