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Greetings everyone!
Here is our Wrap-up from last night! Can't wait to see you next week for "Shhhhhhh..." at 7:30PM in the Dining Room!
The goal of last night was to understand the history and purpose of almsgiving, particularly within the season of Lent. This session will also look at why tithing and service (as an act of prayer and charity) is so important.
- Almsgiving is an important practice during Lent. It calls us to share our money and possessions with those in need. It also reminds us that what we have is a gift from God.
- Beyond just giving money, we are also called to do works of mercy to serve our brothers and sisters in need.
- Jesus asks us to be “poor in spirit.” This kind of poverty and humility is vital to our spiritual growth.
Weekly Challenge
Every Lent, CRS sponsors the “Rice Bowl Project.” People are given small boxes to collect change that will be donated to feed the hungry in the countries where CRS serves. On the table in the commons is the Rice Bowl boxes and challenge them to go beyond just gathering spare change. The challenge for this week is to give up something you would typically spend money on (Starbucks, movies, clothes, etc.) and donate the money instead. Bring back the filled Rice Bowl boxes to the next session.
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