"The best way of living charity lies in generously
outstripping the demands made on us by justice. Such charity will
generally go unnoticed, but it is very fruitful in heaven and indeed
also on earth. It would be a mistake to think that when expressions such
as 'the happy mean' or 'a just mean' are used regarding the moral
virtues, they imply mediocrity, or somehow aiming at doing half of what
we could do. The mean we are asked to aim at lies midway between excess
and defect, and is in fact a summit, a peak: the best course of action,
as indicated to us by prudence. Though when it comes to the theological
virtues, there is no middle course. We cannot believe, or hope, or love
too much. We are called to love God without limit, with a love that
overflows to those around us in an abundance of generosity,
understanding and charity."
Pope Francis
