We call it tithing and still use 10% as the standard because it IS in the Old Testament, but we don’t “charge” anything, all donations are given freely as an act of charity and we can offer as much or little as we wish
I’ve never heard of any parish ‘charging’ a tithe.
I do think however that we Catholics ought to seriously consider how much we give.
Fr. Bob Bedard, the founder of the order, The Companions of the Cross wrote the following:
“God’s Old Testament people had some very concrete commands from him about what they were to contribute to his work. It was 10% of everything. And that meant 10% of their gross. Off the top. There is no record that Jesus ever abrogated this teaching. In fact, he urged people to even greater generosity. The early Church went even further. The earliest Christians made a radical commitment to share all things in common.
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Once again, I (Maureen) see a Great Flame that I have come to know as
the Heart of God the Father. He says: “Children, belief in and
acceptance in My Will for you is the key to your deeper holiness.
Nothing takes place outside of My Permitting Will and or My Ordaining
Will. All that is happening to you, or occurring in the world is by My
Will. It is My Divine Will that permits the best and or the worst for
humanity, all of which opens the way to his salvation.”
“Many souls lose their faith because they will not accept My Will
for them. They may pray for something that is not in their best
interest or in the best interest of others. When they aren’t granted
what they want, they lose their faith. Trials and challenges occur in
every soul’s journey on earth. If they are accepted as part of My
Divine Will, the burden in the midst of every trial is lightened.”
“I alone see the whole and complete interests of every soul. I see
their trials of faith, their sorrows and their joyous victories. I knit
all of these together to form the tapestry of life. Souls who reject
My Will separate themselves from the grace of the present moment. The
unspiritual soul cannot understand what I am telling you today, just as
they cannot understand My Will for them.”
“I, as the Heavenly Father of all humanity, I will only the best for each soul – their salvation.”
Read Ephesians 5:15-17+
Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise,
making the most of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do
not be foolish, but understand what the Will of the Lord is.
+ Scripture verses asked to be read by God the Father. (Please note:
all Scripture given by Heaven refers to the Bible used by the
visionary. Ignatius Press – Holy Bible – Revised Standard Version –
Second Catholic Edition.)
something odd is going on with my brain lately. I’m tired, can’t really focus on anything, somewhat hyper, and feeling horribly overwhelmed.
I do believe it’s a result of sleep deprivation but I don’t have time to rest even though let’s be real it’d probably be the most productive thing I can do rn
This story seriously makes me sick to my stomach. He was literally doing his job. He literally fucking saved people from an active shooter and the thanks he gets is being shot by some dumbass piece of shit cop. I could vomit.
Wide Spread Interests 