Tuesday of week 11 in Ordinary Time
First reading – 2 Corinthians 8:1-9
Generosity is not measured by the abundance of what we have, but by the willingness to give with love, just as Christ gave Himself for us. In today’s reading, Saint Paul invites us to reflect on the boundless generosity of Jesus, who, though rich in divinity, chose the poverty of human life and the cross to enrich us with grace, mercy, and eternal hope. This divine generosity is not just an example—it is a call. When we give of ourselves—our time, our resources, our attention—we participate in the very life of Christ, who emptied Himself for the sake of others. Let us not hesitate to be generous, even when it costs us, for every act of giving rooted in love draws us closer to God and makes visible His presence in the world. In giving, we are not diminished; we are made more like Him who gave all for our sake. Let’s reflect: True generosity mirrors Christ, who became poor to enrich us with His love, calling us to give selflessly so that others may encounter God through us.
Don Giorgio