I love my neighbor as myself for love of You. O my God, I love you above all things, with my whole heart and soul, because You are all-good and worthy of all my love. On the night of his betrayal, Jesus took a towel and water, washed the feet of his disciples, faithful and betrayer likewise this is how God loves.2. O my God, trusting in Your infinite goodness and promises, I hope to obtain pardon of my sins, the help of Your grace, and life everlasting, through the merits of Jesus Christ, my Lord and Redeemer. Refrain Faith, hope and love, these three shall remain, but the greatest of all is love.Verses (Mandatum)1. I believe these and all truths which the Holy Catholic Church teaches, because You have revealed them, who can neither deceive nor be deceived. I believe in Jesus Christ, Your Son, who became man and died for our sins, and who will come to judge the living and the dead. O my God, I firmly believe that you are one God in three Divine Persons, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. (1 Corinthians 13:13) The themes of Faith, Hope and Love became known as the Virtutes Theologicae, or Theological Virtues. It is an amazing thing to consider that love is somehow greater than faith and hope. A little earlier in the chapter, we are told that 'love never fails.' Such is the power of love. Specifically, Paul shows us faith, hope, and love abide, but the greatest of these three is love. Paul wrote in his letter to the Corinthians: So faith, hope, and love remain, these three but the greatest of these is love. It is hard not to feel drawn toward love in any context. You may receive a call from a volunteer requesting a visit or call with you, or you may receive a pledge card and return envelope.St. If you have questions about gifts of stocks, bonds or mutual funds, or if you would like to discuss planned giving options, contact Ashley Linville, Director of Development, at you have not already been asked for a gift or a pledge, you will be when the campaign launches at your parish. More detailed information will be published in parishes, as the campaign progresses over the coming months. We encourage all donors to consider a 10-20 percent initial payment. I n 1 Corinthians 13, Paul taught that the supernatural communication gifts which God gave the early Church, i.e., the gift of prophecy, the gift of tongues, and the gift of knowledge, would vanish once the Scriptures were complete. Faith and hope are a result of God’s love for us. But now faith, hope, love, abide these three but the greatest of these is love (1 Corinthians 13.13). Pledge commitments can be fulfilled through monthly, quarterly, semi-annual or annual installments over the three-year pledge period. The Bible tells us God is love (1 John 4:8, 16).It does not say God is faith. Pledges are commitments made in good faith but are not legally binding. The most common way to support the campaign is through a three-year pledge. There are many ways to give that both meet your needs and support the Diocese of Nashville. Together, the appeal and the campaign will provide critical funding to ensure that the diocese can adequately address the needs of those served – not just for one year or three years, but for many years to come. Bishop’s Annual Appeal for Ministries is about addressing today’s needs, while the Legacy Campaign is about building up the Church for future generations. As our local Catholic community continues to grow, so will the cost of providing these ministries and services. The only enduring answers to the eternal quest are faith, hope, and love. Additionally, this campaign will strengthen parishes across the diocese by returning 25 percent of all funds raised at a particular parish back to that parish to address the needs and projects of their choosing.īishop’s Annual Appeal for Ministries is a yearly appeal that covers the ongoing operating expenses associated with the ministries and services of the Diocese of Nashville. At the core of human experience is the ongoing work of life: the search for meaning, purpose, and belonging. Funds raised through this one-time campaign will provide sustainable, long-term endowment funding for the priorities outlined in the case for support. A Legacy of Faith, Hope and Love is an opportunity for Catholics across Middle Tennessee to come together to build up God’s Church across our region, now and for many years to come.