Catechism of the Catholic Church §2540 — excerpt
Envy represents a form of sadness and therefore a refusal of charity; the baptized person should struggle against it by exercising good will. Envy often comes from pride; the baptized person should train himself to live in humility:
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Also cites: St. John Chrysostom, Hom. in Rom. 71, 5: PG 60, 448
