Lent, A Time to Give from the Heart [Catholic caucus}

Catholic Lane ^ | 4/06/11 | Maurice Blumberg

[Mary Kochan]

Say the words sacrificial giving today, and people immediately think about “doing without” something or “giving until it hurts.” If you were to say these words to a Jewish person in Old Testament times, he would probably think about the animals offered up in the Temple, as required by the Law. Somehow, “sacrifice” and “as required” go together in our minds.

But in God’s mind, a sacrifice is meant to be a gift. It’s meant to be something offered freely in a “generous spirit,” “cheerful countenance,” and “a spirit of joy” (Sirach 35:7-8)....

[Mary Kochan]

Catholic Lane is publishing these reflections every week for use by men's small groups. They are excellent and include questions for group discussion. The author, Maurice Blumberg, is a trustee of the National Fellowship of Catholic Men.

[Salvation]

A bump for our Catholic men. I am so tired of people putting them down!

[johngrace]

Good post.

[Mary Kochan]

Amen. Good guys never get any press. They sacrifice and struggle day in and day out in this fallen world that wants to make family men look like morons in every sitcom and advertisment. But their preseverance will be rewared. Our God is faithful.