Topic: Generosity

Jesus’s abolition of “us” and “them” categories is so radical that it seems almost impossible for us to comprehend and put into practice.

God calls us to welcome and care for “the strangers” the refugees and asylum seekers in our midst.

God calls us to live exuberantly, generously reflecting the good things God has done and becoming model citizens in the reign of God.

The life and death of Jim Stynes give a contemporary picture of what it means to give your life away.

We want to be rewarded as we think we deserve, but God wants to give us everything.

God gives extravagantly and abundantly, but in order to experience it, we need to begin sharing it.

Jesus’ teaching on the new ethics for disciples do not weigh us down because they are wrapped in generous mercy and humour.

Jesus calls us to be open to others, not shutting anyone out of our consciousness or care, and treating all as beloved neighbours.

God speaks prophetically through the Church and through some individuals, and the prophetic task is inseparable from humility, constructiveness, graciousness, love, patience and generosity.

God blesses us with much more than we need, but instead of throwing away the excess, we are to take what we don’t need and do something with it.

Extravagant devotion to the crucified Christ is the foundation of our compassion and care for other victims of the world’s callousness.

We are called to stop defending ourselves and fighting off the intruders in the vineyard, but rather to welcome the spirit-sent opportunities that will demand of us, but will also change us.