tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9695096.post7877354848760663973..comments2024-02-14T03:56:12.027-08:00Comments on La Salette Journey: On almsgiving and the desire to be seen by men....Paul Anthony Melansonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08455719838570381999noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9695096.post-46166933609705518402013-02-11T09:00:59.303-08:002013-02-11T09:00:59.303-08:00That's precisely my point Michael. Thanks for...That's precisely my point Michael. Thanks for your comment!Paul Anthony Melansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08455719838570381999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9695096.post-13329002393576425142013-02-10T05:21:51.996-08:002013-02-10T05:21:51.996-08:00Dear Paul and friends,
Jesus said: "Truly I s...Dear Paul and friends,<br />Jesus said: "Truly I say to you, they have their reward." What reward is Jesus talking about? The people who practice their piety to be seen by men have the reward on earth they were looking for, the praise of men, therfore, no reward shall be laid up in heaven for them... Consider the rich man who funds the building of a new library for a Catholic college, and has his name prominently placed upon it. His pride has been rewarded already, and thus it counts for nothing eternally.<br /><br />Peace and BlessingsMichael F Poulinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9695096.post-82384511495949300672013-02-05T07:03:35.492-08:002013-02-05T07:03:35.492-08:00I think I know which parish you are referring to P...I think I know which parish you are referring to Paul. The practice you cite is also awkward for those who haven't brought food items with them. If someone is visiting from another parish or simply has other ways of giving, they are made to feel as being somehow inadequate. When the priest thanks those who brought food items, this too serves to make others feel as if they are somehow being "stingy" or "cheap." It is a vulgar practice.GardnerHighCatholicnoreply@blogger.com