In this episode, we continue in our Lenten series as we journey through Sister Miriam’s book Restore. It’s not too late to join us! You can find your copy today at Ave Maria Press. This week we discuss the healing that comes through almsgiving. We share our own personal experiences of tithing our time, practicing obedience in our vocations, and how almsgiving is more than giving money. We pray that God would grow your capacity to see Christ in the other through the practice of almsgiving!

Sister Miriam’s one thing - Homemade Vegetarian Chili

Heather’s one thing - Heather’s Zucchini Pecan Muffins

Michelle’s one thing - Once Upon a Wardrobe - Patti Callahan

Michelle’s other one thing - God is Beauty - TOB Institute

Discussion Questions:

What stood out to you from this week’s episode?
In light of almsgiving, what does faithful stewardship look like in your life?
How can almsgiving work to help mature your love?
Where do you let others hold you accountable? Are there specific areas you resist accountability?

Journal Questions:

How is God asking you to surrender your loaves and fishes? Do you trust him to do his work while you exercise dominion over what he has entrusted to you?
Take a moment to name any places in your life where darkness has dominion. If necessary, make a commitment to go to confession and experience healing.
Have you ever thought of confession as a means of almsgiving? How might this encourage you to experience healing through confession this Lent?

Quotes to Ponder: “No one heals himself by wounding another.” - St Ambrose

Scripture for Lectio Divina: “Son, you are always with me, and all that is mine, is yours.” - Luke 15:31

S11 E10 - Lent Part 4: The Healing Balm of Almsgiving