December 16 - Giving to the Poor

Giving to the Poor

“You never give to the poor what is yours; you merely return to them what belongs to them. For what you have appropriated was given for the common use of everybody. The Land was given for everybody, not just the rich.” (St. Ambrose). How do you understand almsgiving? Are there areas of abundance in your life that you can give back to the poor? Lord, you are the giver of all gifts; help me to give generously of all that you have bestowed upon me.