Day 11 of Lent: What is Almsgiving and why do we do it?
Almsgiving is donating money or good to the poor. It is a witness to fraternal charity and a work of justice that is pleasing to God.
"Give alms from your possessions. Do not turn your face away from any of the poor, and God's face will not be turned away from you. 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 godly treasure for yourself against the day of adversity. Almsgiving frees one from death, and keeps one from going into the dark abode. Alms are a worthy offering in the sight of the Most High for all who give them." (Tob. 4:7-11)
Do you struggle to give alms? Why?
LENTEN CHALLENGE OF THE DAY:
Give alms. If you don't know where to give alms, give to your church or go to Charity Watch and pick a charity based on a cause that you are passionate about.