THE SPIRIT OF GENEROSITY

What Christmas Teaches Us About Generosity

I’ve almost completed my Christmas shopping two weeks before the big day. That’s a record. I credit the anxious push of the pandemic and my new Amazon Prime membership. Buying gifts has never been easier. Generosity has never been more accessible … and without excuse. What does the Christmas story teach us about generosity?   […]

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THE COVID-19 ANTIDOTE

An Appeal to Our Better Angels

Many of us are now living under quarantine — ordered to stay at home, leaving only for food or medical help. This is a vital step in order to stymie the spread of the Covid-19 virus. Introverts are in heaven and extroverts are in the other place. But, even for introverts, two weeks of isolation […]

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GENEROSITY AS VIRTUE

What We Learn About Giving at Christmas

There are certain values that the Christmas season brings to the surface of our consciousness every year. Generosity is one of them. Christmas is the time best known for the giving and receiving of gifts. What does the Christmas story teach us about generosity?   The Magi After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, […]

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