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What Does it Mean to be Poor in Spirit? 3 Ways to Live Spiritual Poverty

By Divine Word Missionaries on October 28, 2022
From his humble birth in a stable, to his walk to Calvary, Jesus’ words and actions made it clear that humility is the key to becoming like him. In a culture that constantly seeks the promotion of self and accumulation of material ... Read More

What Is Almsgiving? Understanding the Third Pillar of Lent

By Divine Word Missionaries on February 26, 2021
"Not to enable the poor to share in our goods is to steal from them and deprive them of life. The goods we possess are not ours, but theirs." (Catechism of the Catholic Church, No. 2446) For 40 days each year, we come together to ... Read More

20 Almsgiving Examples and Ideas for Lent

By Divine Word Missionaries on February 10, 2021
“Giving alms” is a powerful concept with a rich history, but even the phrase itself can sound mysterious to our modern ears. What does it mean to give alms? Why is almsgiving a central pillar of Lenten practice, alongside prayer and ... Read More

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