Seventh Wednesday of Easter

I have never wanted anyone's silver or gold or clothing. You know well that these very hands have served my needs and my companions. In every way I have shown you that by hard work of that sort we must help the weak, and keep in mind the words of the Lord Jesus who himself said, 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.'

As Christians, we believe it is more blessed to give than to receive. We do not seek worldly goods or success, but rather seek to honor and glorify God through our good works and to help our neighbors as best we can. In this way, we make ourselves more and more like Christ, who put God the Father first, others second, and himself last of all. We make our lives into living sacrifices handed over to God to do with as He sees fit and poured out for the blessing of others.

Are we givers or takers in this life? How can we become more charitable people? What can we think, say, and do to help the weak?

O Lord, we want to give an example of your Way, Truth, and Life to others.

Amen.