Lenten Reflections: Sister Dolores Carmel, O.Carm.

During this Lenten season, I've pondered much about almsgiving. It may not always be monetary, but rather, a sacrifice of extending yourself to do uncomfortable and inconvenient things. I find that one of the most precious things we can give others is our time, especially when we are used to creating our own routine. I am amazed at the generosity of God that even with our imperfect offerings, when we give all that we have, he makes things possible that may have seemed impossible. So during this Lent, I pray that God gives all of us abundant graces as we offer our hearts and gifts of self. St. Paul talks about this, "Each person should give as much as he has decided in his heart, not with reluctance or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to enrich you and abundance of every grace." (2Cor:7-8)