"...There is a difference between quantity and fullness. You can have a lot of money and still be empty. There is no fullness in your heart...."
This week, Pope Francis passed away. In honor of his teaching on generosity, I am reflecting on his homily from November 8, 2015.
Reflection question:
- Are you asking for leftover generosity? Or, are you asking for true generosity in your messages to donors?
Reflection on quote:
In his words, he talks about giving from fullness and not from leftovers. This is a mark of true generosity. Yes, sometimes, our messages to donors request the leftovers. Can you spare a dollar? Every bit counts. Would you just fill the gap? Remember us in your will. All of these phrases give the impression that the donor would only want to give from their leftovers. Yet, that makes the decision for them and deprives them of true, sacrificial generosity.
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