| 单词 | alms-giving |
| 例句 | There were departments in charge of alms-giving, the distribution of war spoils, hospitals, and the maintenance and health of rivers. Iraq’s Post-ISIS Campaign of Revenge 2018-12-17T05:00:00Z They want the satisfaction of transcendental experience, without being prepared to undergo the discpline that religion demands, in terms of prayer, self-denial or alms-giving. Tingles of the transcendent don’t always prompt people to go to church 2017-11-06T05:00:00Z The original intent of Lent, which was developed in the fourth and fifth centuries, was to fortify one’s relationship with God, oneself and the poor by focusing on prayer, fasting and alms-giving. Why more non-Catholics are observing Lent 2017-02-24T05:00:00Z Love, mercy, patience, self-denial, alms-giving, truth, and the cultivation of wisdom, he required of all. From Egypt to Japan 2012-04-19T02:00:28.147Z Her scent was as keen for charitable associations as a pig's for truffles, and she could tell to a minute the appointed time of their alms-giving, and to a penny the value of their alms. Our House And London out of Our Windows 2012-02-03T03:00:24.190Z But the "understanding heart" has discovered that many of the miseries of society may be relieved by other modes as effectually as by alms-giving, and perhaps much more effectually. Knowledge is Power: A View of the Productive Forces of Modern Society and the Results of Labor, Capital and Skill. 2011-12-24T03:08:00.833Z The other two penitential works, prayer and alms-giving, can in this case take the place of corporal austerities in the fulfilment of the Christian duty of penance. Light and Peace Instructions for devout souls to dispel their doubts and allay their fears 2011-12-22T03:00:27.660Z To know that alms-giving cannot atone for sin is well. Practical Religion Being Plain Papers on the Daily Duties, Experience, Dangers, and Privileges of Professing Christians 2011-11-30T03:00:13.313Z In point of fact, prayers are spoken of as if they were equivalent to sacrifice, alms-giving, or any other supposed virtue. Ancient Faiths And Modern A Dissertation upon Worships, Legends and Divinities 2011-11-24T03:00:37.917Z Every moment you acquire as much piety as by bathing in all holy places, or by performing sacrifice, austerities, and alms-giving, or by reading the Vedas. Chaitanya's Life And Teachings From his contemporary Begali biography the Chaitanya-charit-amrita 2011-11-16T03:00:26.507Z This was in unison with the mediæval spirit of alms-giving as well as with the mediæval theory of poverty as a state spiritually superior, held, though not embodied, by wealthy prelates. Oxford and Her Colleges 2011-11-02T02:00:09.560Z Another source of income which, without enriching the prisoners, was constantly and beneficently turned to account, was alms-giving. The House of the Dead or Prison Life in Siberia with an introduction by Julius Bramont 2011-09-27T02:00:18.213Z He was frequently in want of ready money, yet, when he had cash, it was as likely to be lavished in injudicious alms-giving, as expended upon his own debts or necessities. The Haunted Homestead A Novel 2011-07-13T02:00:22.920Z It made her heart ache to think of it, and sent her hand to her pocket with a joyful sense of power; for alms-giving was a new pleasure, and Daisy felt very rich. Spinning-Wheel Stories 2011-05-28T02:00:23.707Z He is undoubtedly responsible for a great deal of easy and irresponsible alms-giving, which greatly increases human suffering and the expense of society. From the Easy Chair, series 3 2011-05-14T02:00:12.237Z I am not myself partial to pensions of any sort, for no permanent good can come from alms-giving, which weakens instead of strengthens; but Ireland, perhaps, needs special treatment. The Charm of Ireland 2011-03-10T03:00:53.650Z In this wisdom, which thus provides for the exercise of kindly feelings in alms-giving, may be found one of the most attractive characteristics of the Roman Church. My Unknown Chum 2011-03-01T03:00:38.307Z While forced child begging exists elsewhere in the region, the problem is most pronounced in Senegal where alms-giving is an important cultural and religious act, Wells said. Senegal's Koranic "scholars" face beatings: report 2010-04-15T06:06:00Z All obvious punctuation errors were corrected.Both alms-giving and almsgiving appeared in the text. Brother Francis Less than the least So alms-giving and the relief of the poor arrested the attention of humane persons who were not content with Elia's philosophy. From the Easy Chair, series 3 2011-05-14T02:00:12.237Z A higher is that which makes provision on a large scale for the relief of such distress; as when a nation passes on from common alms-giving to a general provision for the destitute. How to Observe Morals and Manners The works of holiness of the old Church--an irrational alms-giving--had spread throughout Christendom an unwieldy mass of mendicancy. Pictures of German Life in the XVth XVIth and XVIIth Centuries, Vol. II. The worst evil in the world is not poverty or hunger, but the want of manhood or character which alms-giving directly occasions. The Dangerous Classes of New York And Twenty Years' Work Among Them These prayers, with alms-giving, fasting during the month Ramadan, and the pilgrimage to Mecca, are the important religious duties of all Muslims. Mentone, Cairo, and Corfu What they call their Christian charity and common humanity and apostolic alms-giving is often mere fostering of lying, drunkenness, and crime, and the indefinite increase of suffering. From the Easy Chair, series 3 2011-05-14T02:00:12.237Z It is, in fact, less an alms-giving than a remnant of the ancient hospitality which made the stranger welcome beneath every roof—a custom that dates before rail-roads and giant hotels. Diary And Notes Of Horace Templeton, Esq. Volume II (of II) The leading commandments bearing on the practice of their religion are prayer, ablutions, alms-giving, fasting, and a pilgrimage to Mecca. Reminiscences The Story of an Emigrant The managers of the Charity I have been describing have especially sought to avoid the evils of alms-giving. The Dangerous Classes of New York And Twenty Years' Work Among Them Ha! how this alms-giving disgusts me, when I think that what you thus waste in a day would be sufficient to support them for months in a moderate manner. Specimens of German Romance; Vol. II. Master Flea Selected and Translated from Various Authors Notoriety and professional philanthropy, indiscriminate alms-giving in any guise, have always been repugnant to me. The Scrap Book, Volume 1, No. 1 March 1906 But did he ask himself the question, whether, if he had resided among his people, such necessities for alms-giving had ever arisen? St. Patrick's Eve True charity is not that feeling which prompts merely to the bestowment of worldly goods for the benefit of others—in fact, true charity has very little to do with alms-giving and public benefactions. Graham's Magazine Vol XXXIII No. 1 July 1848 The consequence is that this effort brings after it none of the bad fruits of mere alms-giving. The Dangerous Classes of New York And Twenty Years' Work Among Them She practised the habit of alms-giving, however, not only with her own money but mine. Sketches of Our Life at Sarawak She saw with sensible delight the relics of the pomps of this world disappear one after another, and alms-giving taught her to retrench daily something fresh.... Political Women, Vol. 2 Nothing kept them off—neither laughing, nor commanding; alms-giving, nor refusals. Stories and Legends of Travel and History, for Children Of what avail are alms-giving, and individual benevolence, and even the offices of Religion, in the presence of evil so gigantic and so inwoven with the very framework of Society? Glances at Europe In a Series of Letters from Great Britain, France, Italy, Switzerland, &c. During the Summer of 1851. Ye must come at God neither by mass, nor by penance, nor by confessing, nor by alms-giving, but alonely by Christ. For the Master's Sake A Story of the Days of Queen Mary Obedience to the Church, humility, penances, alms-giving—works always, Christ never. Mistress Margery In the matter of alms-giving the Master warned against, and inferentially denounced, ostentation and hypocritical display. Jesus the Christ A Study of the Messiah and His Mission According to Holy Scriptures Both Ancient and Modern It has been degraded in these later years into the sense of alms-giving, so that the Christian pulpits of every denomination have too often thus been preaching charity while ignoring justice. The Arena Volume 4, No. 22, September, 1891 Again, extravagant costume is the foe of all Christian alms-giving. The Wedding Ring A Series of Discourses for Husbands and Wives and Those Contemplating Matrimony If I kept silence, faults were presently discovered—in every action there was something defective—in my mortifications, my penances, my alms-giving, my retirement, I was faulty. The Autobiography of Madame Guyon The church taught alms-giving as a deed of merit before God, and all through its history the Catholic Church has done much for its poor. Society Its Origin and Development If you could be consoled by noisy appeals to philanthropy, to powerless charity, to degrading alms-giving, or if high-sounding words would relieve you, these indeed you can have in abundance. Sophisms of the Protectionists Grace is restored, and eternal punishment remitted, but there must be a temporary punishment,—certain penances, such as fasting, alms-giving, saying prayers, and the like. History Of The Missions Of The American Board Of Commissioners For Foreign Missions To The Oriental Churches, Volume I. The spreading of Catholic Truth is one of the great works of Mercy and is as binding as alms-giving for the relief of temporal want. Catholic Problems in Western Canada That alms-giving episode is destined to yield an inestimable harvest of benefits. Infelice The Christian religion which was originally preached by beggars and by very wretched men, strongly recommends alms-giving under the name of charity; the faith of Mohammed equally makes it an indispensable duty. Superstition In All Ages (1732) Common Sense Charity.—Prayer carries us half way to God, fasting brings us to the door of His palace, and alms-giving procures us admission.—Koran. Mother's Remedies Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remedies from Mothers of the United States and Canada Lady Mabel, who had emptied her purse of small coin the evening before, now entreated Moodie to let this second opportunity of alms-giving, so manifestly sent for his benefit, soften his stony heart. The Actress in High Life An Episode in Winter Quarters The obligation of alms-giving is complementary to the right of property. Catholic Problems in Western Canada Prayer carries us half way to God, fasting brings us to the door of his palace, and alms-giving procures us admission.—Koran. Many Thoughts of Many Minds A Treasury of Quotations from the Literature of Every Land and Every Age She had in her possession about a thousand pounds in money and several thousand pounds in diamonds—ample means for self-support and alms-giving. The Lost Lady of Lone Astonished at her lavish generosity, and ignorant of her great wealth, which made alms-giving easy, her poor neighbors put their old heads together to find out the solution of the problem. Ishmael Or, In the Depths Now that I have deposited it by alms-giving in the Field of Happiness I know that it is for ever in safety. India, Old and New O Dhananjaya, a perpetrated sin is expiated by auspicious acts, by publishing it wildly, by repentance, by alms-giving, by penances, by trips to tirthas after renunciation of everything, by constant meditation on the scriptures. The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 "That was not an indiscriminate alms-giving," said Mr. Gray. The First Soprano After admitting that the fruit of this devotion was in many cases penitence, amity, and alms-giving, Corio goes on to observe: 'However, men returned to a worse life than ever after it was over.' Renaissance in Italy, Volume 1 (of 7) The Age of the Despots I feel I should be happier if I diverted some of this alms-giving to you. Mrs. Warren's Daughter A Story of the Woman's Movement The next point of practice is alms-giving, which is frequently enjoined in the Koran and looked upon as highly meritorious. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 04 On the following Friday evening, the next letter that Mr Jacob chose for reading to his family and friends was on the way alms-giving, or charity, was managed in Palestine. Pictures of Jewish Home-Life Fifty Years Ago What more interesting field for investigation, for theory, for active work, can women find than that large kind of charity which is to supersede in the future the indiscriminate alms-giving of the past? Lippincott's Magazine, October 1885 Like certain philanthropists, who deliver homilies on alms-giving but spare their pockets, he was most liberal of his advice. The History of the Great Irish Famine of 1847 (3rd ed.) (1902) With Notices of Earlier Irish Famines On the one hand, poverty is dear to God; on the other, alms-giving is a deed of piety. The Roman Question We want more heart in our song, more heart in our alms-giving, more heart in our prayers, more heart in our preaching. New Tabernacle Sermons Artfully he turns the tables and winds up his plausible peroration with the statement that Reynard, repenting of all past sins, has turned hermit, and is now spending his time in fasting, alms-giving, and prayer! The Book of the Epic There were great people before to give away Christmas bounties, and spoil their neighbors, as the established alms-giving of the rich does spoil the laboring class, which ought to be above that kind of aid. Brave Men and Women Their Struggles, Failures, And Triumphs The aristocrats learned to despise the poor and the weak; for the more extravagant the alms-giving, the more arrogant the secret attitude of the giver. A Woman's Impression of the Philippines Cornelius' alms-giving and prayers were kept in heaven as a memorial. Food for the Lambs; or, Helps for Young Christians It is not known just what rules governed their relations, but they employed the time in moderate fasting, prayers and alms-giving. A Short History of Monks and Monasteries I am glad to know that not one earnest prayer, not one heartfelt alms-giving, not one kind word, ever goes unblessed. The Abominations of Modern Society In a more popular sense, charity is alms-giving or active benevolence. The Great Speeches and Orations of Daniel Webster With an Essay on Daniel Webster as a Master of English Style A mass, a sermon, and alms-giving, commence the ceremonies. Flowers and Flower-Gardens With an Appendix of Practical Instructions and Useful Information Respecting the Anglo-Indian Flower-Garden Prayer, with face to Mecca, alms-giving, the keeping of the fast of Ramadan, and the pilgrimage to the Ka'aba, these are our law. The Flying Legion Society was disturbed not only by the stoppage of monastic alms-giving, but the wandering monks, unaccustomed to toil and without a trade, increased the confusion. A Short History of Monks and Monasteries The alms-giving was enormous, charity and fear together opened both hearts and purses. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 6 If what we are told is true, the more binding is the obligation to discover some other way in which our alms-giving may become more effective. The Teaching of Jesus His alms-giving, I have heard, was most extensive, covering almost the whole Archipelago. The Shadow Line; a confession His monarchical and theological instincts know nothing but authority, obedience, and alms-giving, under the name of charity. What is Property? But even Roman Catholic students of social problems must recognize the folly of indiscriminate alms-giving. A Short History of Monks and Monasteries What in such circumstances as these can a handful of philanthropists achieve, and what avails alms-giving or the scattering of largesse to a people on the point of spiritual dissolution? The Forged Coupon As for M. Gillenormand the elder, he never haggled over his alms-giving, but gave gladly and nobly. Les Misérables By the by, I know of few subjects that have been more handled and less rationally treated than this of alms-giving. The Literary Remains of Samuel Taylor Coleridge Severe prohibitions are uttered against thieving, usury, fraud, false witness; and alms-giving is emphatically enjoined. Outline of Universal History Many persons seem to suppose that charity consists entirely in alms-giving, while this is only its lowest form. The Elements of Character Friar Berthold, then, had preached a most moving sermon on alms-giving, and had granted the ten days' indulgence to all who were present. Purgatory I suppose there is less alms-giving in America than in any other Christian country on the face of the globe. Domestic Manners of the Americans The Political Economists were about that time beginning their war upon mendicity in all its forms, and by implication, if not directly, on alms-giving also. The Poetical Works of William Wordsworth — Volume 1 Thou alone canst aid me, all else is useless; my miserable alms-giving, my studies can do nothing, nothing, nothing to help me. On the Eve It was spent for daily domestic needs, the King's alms-giving, and the mounting of a military campaign. Our Legal Heritage : 600-1776 King Aethelbert - King George III To mask the large sums which on occasion he dispensed in charity, he was wont to give out that he was the agent of wealthy persons who trusted him in their alms-giving. Mysteries of Paris, V3 The King must obey the law, but he can forget the principles of alms-giving, as may the rest of us at Christmas, and be blameless. The Making of an American Among ourselves, as the times of communion draw near, do they not lead us to reconciliation and to alms-giving? Emile Mere alms-giving, as thee has intimated, but too often encourages vice and idleness. Heart-Histories and Life-Pictures Mere alms-giving is demoralizing for the opposite reason. Home Lights and Shadows Let no man dwell under a mountain of plunder, Let no man suffer with want and cold; We want right living, not mere alms-giving; We want just dividing of labour and gold. The Kingdom of Love Around Paris, near Romainville, after the terrible storm of 1788 there is prodigal alms-giving; "a very wealthy man immediately distributes forty thousand francs among the surrounding unfortunates." The Ancient Regime He saw no change since his last visit to this big, alms-giving, long-suffering city of the South, the cold weather paradise of the tramps. Roads of Destiny Mere alms-giving is but a temporary aid, and takes away, instead of giving, that basis of self-dependence, on which all should rest. Home Lights and Shadows |
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