Kindness

Is it possible for one simple virtue to transform your entire life and the world around you? Father Frederick William Faber passionately argues that it is, in his spiritual classic, Kindness. Fr. Faber, the renowned orator and hymn-writer, shows that kindness isn’t just a pleasant suggestion, but an immense, practical spiritual power. He explores how this divine gift is the “overflowing of self upon others,” urging us to participate in God’s original plan to make the world a happy place. This short, powerful book is a much-needed guide for Catholics of all ages, calling us back to the heart of Christian living.

In an age often marked by friction and division, Father Faber offers a remedy by breaking down kindness into its vital parts: kind thoughts, kind words, and kind actions. You’ll discover how simply policing your inner thoughts can diminish negativity in your soul and produce true peace. He argues that our conduct toward one another is the source of both our greatest joys and our greatest unhappiness, making kindness the essential virtue that “adds sweetness to everything.” This book teaches you not only why to be kind, but how to make it a constant, conscious effort in your daily life.

Far from being a sentimental lecture, Kindness offers a practical participation in the spirit of Jesus and an opportunity for extraordinary personal holiness. Fr. Faber reminds us that heroic acts of virtue may rarely come our way, but the chance to offer a kind word or perform a small, selfless action is available all day long. This is the turf of the spiritual world where Christ’s sheep feed quietly. Explore this little book and unleash the transformative, grace-filled power of kindness in your home, your parish, and your heart.