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Web Site Home - Theology Home - Hierarchy Home - Locations Home - Education Home - Stewardship Home - Links Home - Vendors Home - Alphabetical Index Home - Thesaurus Home - Sitemap Home - Arabic fonts Melkite Greek Catholic Church Information CenterPreparation - Charity: Good works or Alms-giving
We prepare by doing good works and chariable acts and by giving alms. Traditional/Recommended/Common practiceGood works, or alms-giving, or charity, is also a major part of preparation. Remember that in the parable of the Last Judgement in the Gospel of St Matthew, our Lord Jesus Christ says that our salvation depends on how we treat other people, because when we encounter them we encounter Christ Himself. We should try to do a good work / chariable act every day. Also, we cannot simply think pray that God will have mercy on those who are sick or suffering or in need. We must show our faith by doing what we can to help also. How do we do good works? We give time, effort, things, and money. The emphasis is on the personal action: time and effort. Here are some suggestions. Perhaps during Great Lent you can make a special effort to visit people who are sick, or make an extra contribution to a charitable organization, or sponsor someone participating in efforts like Walks or Bicycle Rides for organizations. Also, you can bring donations of food for our parish Food Bank. Web Site Home - Theology Home - Hierarchy Home - Locations Home - Education Home - Stewardship Home - Links Home - Vendors Home - Alphabetical Index Home - Thesaurus Home - Sitemap Home - Arabic fonts Melkite Greek Catholic Church Information Center Martha Liles Web URL address: Melkite Greek Catholic Church Information Center or https://www.mliles.com/melkite/ E-mail: mliles@mliles.com or mliles@mliles.com Melkite Greek Catholic Church Information Center is
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