Sunday, fourth week of Lent
Six bathrobes in my closet, seriously? I have kept four: one for summer, one for winter and two for sentimental reasons. We have to take baby steps when we are reorienting our inner world. A small thing to say, "I do not need six pairs of jeans and so many sweaters," but it is where I must begin.
Out of obedience I give, but I feel lighter. I need interior space and it comes in this gift of giving alms- my heart is opened to the need of others and I am set free from my covetousness. Is there anything in excess in your life? Ask God what you can give.
Medicine from Sacred Writing:
"But when alms are given, we want nothing else, but the disposition only is required. And if you say that money is needed and houses and clothes and shoes; read the words of Christ about the widow (who gave only two small coins) and cease from this anxiety." Gospel of Matthew Homily LII.5 NPNF1; 10.325
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