Tapestry of Faith: Virtue Ethics: An Ethical Development Program for High School Youth

Handout 1: Litany of Generosity

Part of Virtue Ethics

Spirit of Life and Love,

Bless me with a generous heart

A generous heart that knows how to give...

When I feel as though I do not have enough to share,

When I feel unappreciated,

When I believe my gifts will fall short of what is needed, expected or desired,

When my enemy is in need of mercy, whether asked for or not.

Spirit of Life and Love,

Bless me with a generous heart

A generous heart that knows how to accept with grace...

When I receive gifts that I fear are undeserved

When I am forgiven by those I have hurt

When I am hurting and comfort is received.

Spirit of Life and Love,

Bless me with a generous heart

That I may give joyfully,

Receive gratefully,

And create loving kindness in my life and the lives of others.