Gift of Piety
Permanent capacity to receive the light of Jesus' piety - His habit of mentally identifying with the Father and with each of us - so that we can use it to make acts of, and develop habits of, supernatural piety.  These acts and habits enable us to identify with God and each of our neighbors in God's Kingdom of Love - to see God as my Father and myself as His son or daughter; Jesus as my Brother and Redeemer; etc.

Virtue of Charity/Love
Permanent capacity to receive the power of Jesus' love and self-giving, so that we can use it to make acts of, and develop habits of, supernatural charity.  By these acts and habits we can always say "Yes" to Him and to all He wants to give us and ask of us.  This "Yes" allows Jesus to begin living in us and allows us to live in Him.

Capital Sin: Lust
 Lust is a kind of false love.  It causes alienation and isolation from others, and prevents real love of God, self, and neighbor.  Lust addicts us to illicit sexual gratification as a cheap substitute for authentic Christian friendship and unselfish affectionate love.

-excerpt taken from Family Consecration Prayer & Meditation Book - Divine Mercy Edition, p160

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