Today's gospel is a repeat of the passage we heard on Ash Wednesday, pinpointing the three pillars of Lent and of a solid Christian life: prayer penance and almsgiving. (Mt 6:1-6, 16-18). St. Paul in his Second Letter to the Corinthians, underscores his request for their financial aid by reminding them that "whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully." (2 Cor 9: 6) While all this "giving" refers to money, it can also be taken as time, and talent. We often can find some money to give to "the poor", but we tend to be "stingy" with our time, or some ability that can truly help others. Seems like these, costing only our plans and a schedule adjustment, might be easier to do, but we hold back, choosing to reap sparingly. When we do give abundantly, however, it always comes back to us in ways greater than the "cost". God will not be outdone in generostiy.
Bro. Rene
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