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Almsgiving delivers from death,
and it will purge away every sin. |
| Tobit 12:9 |
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Almsgiving has great power.
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St. John Chrysostom, 4th century
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| Give, and it will be given to you. |
| Jesus; Luke 6:38 |
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Giving, not only from our abundance,
but sacrificing something more in order to give
to the needy,
fosters that self-denial
which is essential to authentic Christian living.
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St. John Paul II, 20th century
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Prayer, with fasting,
and alms with uprightness... |
| Tobit 12:8 |
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Give to the beggar
so that you may be fit to receive from Christ.
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St. Caesarius of Arles, 6th century
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| Give alms. |
| Luke 12:33 |
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The poor stretch out the hand,
but God receives what is offered.
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St. Peter Chrysologus, 5th century
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| A generous person will be made glad. |
| Sirach 40:14 |
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Do not forget to improve the unhappy conditions of the poor
if you wish to ensure that your own sins be forgiven you.
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St. Caesarius of Arles, 6th century
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| Give to the needy. |
| Jesus; Matthew 6:2 |
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Give to the beggar
so that you may merit to receive from Christ.
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St. Caesarius of Arles, 6th century
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The just person
is generous and gives. |
| Psalm 37:21 |
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We must be charitable and give alms,
because they wash the stain of sin from our souls.
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St. Francis of Assisi, 13th century
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Be rich in good deeds,
liberal and generous. |
| 1 Timothy 6:18 |
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Find out how much God has given you
and from it take what you need;
the remainder is needed by others.
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St. Augustine, 5th century
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