St. Paul’s letter to the Philippians emphasizes the importance of charity, not just in giving to the poor, but in cultivating a pure, selfless love for God and neighbor. This charity, which leads to knowledge and discernment, is the ultimate calling and fulfillment of our vocation. Jesus reinforces this by asking us to give to God what is God’s—our love and devotion—as we are made in His image and belong to Him.
