What is Almsgiving?
Almsgiving is giving of your time, talent or treasure to those in need. Catholics are especially called to practice almsgiving during Lent, in addition to prayer and penance. In many Christian cultures, almsgiving is considered a fundamental aspect of ethical living and a means of fostering solidarity, reducing suffering, and bringing souls closer to Christ. This practice allows us to see each suffering person as the suffering Christ. Through almsgiving, we console the Sacred Heart of Jesus and join in his redemptive work helping the suffering grow closer to Christ. “I thirst for souls,” Jesus told St. Teresa of Calcutta. Many saints such as St. Faustina and St. John Paul II, share in Christ’s suffering for souls who do not know him and those who are “lukewarm.” Jesus told Saint Faustina that lukewarm souls wound his heart most painfully. (Diary 1128). How can you give of your time, talent, and/or treasure? Take this question to prayer, preferably in front of the Eucharist. Do not forget that prayer is a work. Prayer takes focus, time, and attention. The work of prayer is not to be underestimated, the power of prayer is unfathomable! Consider focusing on prayer as a form of almsgiving. MyCatholicDoctor offers many almsgiving opportunities for you to help the sick and suffering through gifts of your time, talent, and treasure: – Joining our prayer team. We have prayer warriors who pray in front of the Blessed Sacrament for the specific prayer requests of our patients. To join our prayer team, please contact [email protected] Or, call us at 888-822-8436. We would love to speak with you! Join our Healing Hands Society with a monthly recurring gift of $100 or more. If that amount is not possible, consider a smaller monthly recurring gift, such as $20 (roughly equivalent to a latte each week). Enjoy the tax benefits of donating your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) to MyCatholicDoctor. The MyCatholicDoctor Foundation is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit Foundation listed in the Official Catholic Directory (‘the Kennedy Directory.”) Financially supporting MyCatholicDoctor with a spiritual gift allows our work to become your work, you are joining in our mission each day and continuing the 2000 year tradition of faithful Catholic healthcare that recognizes the unique human dignity of each patient. Written By:
– Giving of your time and talent. We are especially in need of volunteers with experience in managing Google not-for-profit ad grants. Also, please consider volunteering for our advisory board. For more information, please email [email protected].
– Using our services the next time you get sick. Go to MyCatholicDoctor.com
– Support us financially.
– Donate online here, or send a check to:
The MyCatholicDoctor Foundation
1180 Newfield Ave
Stamford, CT 06905
We also welcome gifts of trust and estate, stocks and bonds, cryptocurrency, and real estate. Learn more on our Foundation website, or contact us directly.
