“Avaricious men are the greatest lovers of generosity–in everybody but themselves.”
George D. Prentice (1802-1870) American journalist in Day’s Collacon compiled and arranged by Edward Parsons Day (New York: IPPO, 1884) 316.
In less than a week we will enter the season of Lent.
Lent is the time the Church makes space to grow in our understanding and practice of the disciplines of prayer, fasting, and sharing with the poor. We do this not to get brownie points with God but so that these traits become a way of life. What sacrifices will you make? What will you say “no” to so that you can say “yes” to these disciplines?
Father, if there are avaricious areas of our lives, by your Holy Spirit, convict us this Lenten season. Uproot the weeds of greed and selfishness and produce the fruits of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control in each of our lives for your glory (cf. Galatians 5:22-23)!