Fools! Did not he who made the outside make the inside too? Instead, give alms from what you have and then indeed everything will be clean for you.
Lk.11:41
After accepting a Pharisee's invitation to a meal, Jesus rebukes him for his hypocrisy. External observance is only of value if internal life is clean. Jesus suggests almsgiving as a way to clean the interior.
People who are generous are great to be around, they are so encouraging. Giving alms is not a natural action for me. It's always a struggle. Yet, here is Jesus saying almsgiving as the way to cleanliness, a way to purify my soul.
Jesus, help me to be generous with those I meet today that my soul may be made clean.
Saint Barnabas, please pray for me.
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