Almsgiving
24 Feb 2012 Leave a Comment
in Uncategorized Tags: Lent
Lent is a three-fold journey of prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Almsgiving can be money, time or talents. There are many worthwhile charities and causes. When the children are older, I hope to be more active in ministries like the food pantry and such. One ministry that is very beneficial to me at the moment is Divine Office.
The process of fasting and eating more simply and inexpensively should free some money in our budgets to allocate to the ministry (ies) as the Lord leads.
I am very impressed with Catholic Relief Services. They meet practical needs in an efficient, intelligent manner. After watching the video on HIV relief, I am confident any donation will be used responsibly and effectively.
More ideas:
Donate time to Habitat for Humanity
Knit hats, blankats and prayer shawls
Sew baby items for families in need
Clear out clutter to donate to a thrift store that supports a ministry or organize a yard sale for a family in need
Visit shut-ins and nursing home residents
Cook meals for a new parent or a family in mourning or battling illness.
Add your own ideas for following Christ’s example of ministering to the sick, poor and forgotten.
