Archive for 'Generosity'
Do not be afraid of your weakness, but show it to me and my love will transform it…
1 Corinthians 12: I will rather boast boast gladly of my weaknesses, in order that the power of Christ may dwell with me.
“My beloved, do not seek power in earthly things. Earthly power is fleeting, fickle, and frail. But link your struggles to mine, acknowledging your weakness, and all the power of heaven will be [...]
Posted: June 28th, 2009 under Generosity, Grace, Humility.
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Place your trust in me and not in the fleeting things of this world…
Psalm 70:6 Here I am, afflicted and poor. God, come quickly! You are my help and deliverer. LORD, do not delay!
“My child, I am near to you at all times and especially when you are in need. The greater the need, the more I am ready to assist and provide. That is why, my [...]
Posted: November 26th, 2008 under Generosity, Hope, Providence, Trust.
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Just as he provided manna in the desert, so too will his faithful ones know his generosity and love…
Isaiah 55:1-2 All you who are thirsty, come to the water! You who have no money, come, receive grain and eat; Come, without paying and without cost, drink wine and milk! Why spend your money for what is not bread; your wages for what fails to satisfy? Heed me, and you shall eat well, you [...]
Posted: October 26th, 2008 under Children of God, Generosity, Providence, Trust.
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My generosity is only limited by your sin…
Psalm 32:6-7 Thus should all your faithful pray in time of distress. Though flood waters threaten, they will never reach them. You are my shelter; from distress you keep me; with safety you ring me round.
“My beloved, do you see how I have rewarded your trust in me?”
Lord, your goodness and [...]
Posted: May 25th, 2008 under Generosity, Sin, Trust.
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That person will know what it means to give with the hand of God…
John 10:10 A thief comes only to steal and slaughter and destroy; I came so that they might have life and have it more abundantly.
“My child, the thief takes; I give. There is nothing that I lack so I only give. Let my followers imitate me. What they receive from me, let them [...]
Posted: May 20th, 2008 under Generosity, Gratitude.
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I felt the Eucharistic Host in my hand and felt the Lord telling me it was the key to Christian unity…
During meditative prayer I felt the Lord place a bag of gold coins in my hand and ask me, “What are you going to do with it?” I answered, “Lord, by your grace help me to share my time, talent and treasure as you desire. Let me share in your generosity, never counting the [...]
Posted: February 21st, 2008 under Eucharist, Generosity, Unity.
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Do what you are able and do not hold back what may be justly given…
Tobit 4:8-10 Son, give alms in proportion to what you own. If you have great wealth, give alms out of your abundance; if you have but little, distribute even some of that. But do not hesitate to give alms; you will be storing up a goodly treasure for yourself against the day of adversity. [...]
Posted: January 25th, 2008 under Generosity, Trust.
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When one imitates my generosity, the results are infinitely fruitful…
Hebrews 13:16 Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have; God is pleased by sacrifices of that kind.
“My beloved, I love you. Do you know what this passage means? It means that the infinite fountain of my love is available to you. If I am this generous, will you be less [...]
Posted: June 5th, 2007 under Generosity.
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