The reality is that as long as we’re on this Earth, there is no real neutral. We’re always headed in one direction or another: either towards God or away from him. As I said in my Ash Wednesday letter, Lent is a time to develop a firm disposition to go towards him.
NourishNJ provides more than just meals; it offers essential resources such as groceries, access to community programs, and a compassionate environment where clients can regain stability. Its job readiness and financial assistance programs contribute to the overall health and well-being of those who are struggling, ensuring they have the support they need to thrive.
The Lenten discipline of almsgiving is one small step in his direction. By giving away our money and time in a season that’s already marked by other sacrifice, we become a little more like him every day.
Saint Ambrose once said that “no one heals himself by wounding another.”
A simple plan of life is the good scaffolding we need to give ourselves entirely to God and his purposes. Implementing the five essential pillars of Christian Discipleship -Sunday Mass, Monthly Confession, Daily Prayer, Serving, and Giving - will see us well on our way to growth in our relationship with God.
