On either side of the river is the tree of life with its twelve kinds of fruit, producing its fruit each month; and the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations.

From An Invitation to a Whole-Life Journey of Abundant Generosity, p. 12

Generosity always releases what is most precious to us. Generosity never holds what it loves; it gives what it loves. What is precious to the giver now becomes precious to others. God’s astonishing generosity in the releasing and sending of God’s Son is the pinnacle of what generosity always does and how it acts.

A new relationship is created in response to unexpected generosity. A different relationship is formed between the receiver and the giver. It attaches the receiver to the giver in a bond of love and mercy that is life giving and life fulfilling. Acts of abundant and freely given generosity create and enrich relationships with enduring love and life.

Reflection Question

Why is generosity always a win-win, never a loss?

Prayer Phrase

“You will be enriched in every way for your great generosity” (2 Corinthians 9:11).

The Open Hands Prayer

Sit with your hands resting on your lap, palms up. Close your eyes. Silently reflect: What have I been tightly holding on to? What is mine to give today? As you inhale, imagine receiving God’s abundant grace. As you exhale, open your hands more fully and say: “Freely I have received, freely I give.” End by asking God to show you one person, act, or place where you can respond with generosity today.

Today’s Prayer for Peace

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