Fast Fridays: 30 Minutes for God: Difference between revisions
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Nevertheless, we fell upon the idea that little things can make a huge difference, be it eliciting a smile with a quick joke, or just being kindly. I am reminded, however, that, as Saint Teresa of Avila advised (I think it's her): whatever you do, do it for God. Give, help, provide... but not for you, not for them, but for the glory of God. | Nevertheless, we fell upon the idea that little things can make a huge difference, be it eliciting a smile with a quick joke, or just being kindly. I am reminded, however, that, as Saint Teresa of Avila advised (I think it's her): whatever you do, do it for God. Give, help, provide... but not for you, not for them, but for the glory of God. | ||
----Update 10/30: DJ says that it was sinful to give the bum the little bottle. Indeed, an act that contributes to sin is inherently sinful -- or worse, as it is a cause of sin (see [https://bible.usccb.org/bible/luke/17:1 Lk 17:1]). DJ says the commandment to love others as one loves oneself covers the notion of not causing harm to another, as we do not want to harm ourselves. Hmm -- looks like an ongoing discussion! | |||
== Friday, Oct 18: what is our allegiance? == | == Friday, Oct 18: what is our allegiance? == | ||