Hard to believe though it is, Easter is two Sundays from today! To try and keep it from sneaking up on us, we talked our way through how this Lent has been treating us. How have our attempts at prayer, fasting, and almsgiving been going? A little hit and miss, honestly. How about yours?
Episode 100 – Giving Until It Hurts
On this week's episode, AJ and Brandon complete their look at the Lenten practices. Having already looked at prayer and fasting, this week they look at almsgiving. When we recognize that everything we have is the generous gift of God, we'll have a natural desire to share those blessings with others. How do we incorporate that with our other Lenten practices? How do we develop that gratitude and desire to give in the the children in our lives? Listen and let us know what you think!
The Fundamental Lenten Practices Part 3 – Alms Giving
Alms giving is how I wanted to conclude our look at these penitential practices for a couple of reasons. First, because it is a fitting and logical end of the other two, and secondly, because it sometimes feels the least penitential.