Archive for 'Generosity'

God’s Light of Hope this Christmas

Luke 1: 67-79 2 Sam 7:1-5,8-11,16 / Psa 89 …the daybreak from on high will visit us to shine on those who sit in darkness and death’s shadow, to guide our feet into the path of peace. (Luke 1:78-79) May this Christmas season bring us cheer As God provides for all our needs; And may [...]

On Giving

Luke 21: 1-4 Dn 1:1-6,8-20 / Dn 3 …she out of her poverty put in all she had to live on. (Luke 21:4) What grace from God have we been given That shows our close affinity To Him as His beloved children? It’s His gift of generosity. As Jesus looked up, he saw the rich [...]

On Inviting the Poor

Luke 14: 12-14 Rom 11:29-36 / Psa 69 …when you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, and you will be blessed. (Luke 14:13) All blessings in life we receive There’s no way that we can repay; In turn that’s the way we must give, As God’s Word has shown [...]

Cleaning the Inside

Luke 11: 37-41 Rom 1: 16-25 / Psa 19 But as to what is within, give alms, and behold, everything will be clean for you. (Luke 11:41) What rituals can make us clean If deep within lies iniquity? What cleans us from the stain of sin Is when we practice charity. When Jesus had finished [...]

Perseverance in Prayer

Luke 11: 5-13 Mal 3:13-20b / Psa 1 Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened. (Luke 11:9-10) We may [...]

Each Called to Serve

Matthew 20: 1-16 Jgs 9:6-15 / Psa 21 What if I wish to give this last one the same as you? Don’t I have the right to do as I please with my money? Why be envious of my generosity? (Matthew 20:14-15) Though unfair at first it may seem, Who are we to fathom God’s [...]