How Exactly Can I Give Alms When I’m Broke?

Last updated on: February 20, 2015 at 10:29 am by Monique Ocampo

How Exactly Can I Give Alms When I’m Broke? 2015-02-20T10:29:43-05:00 Monique Ocampo

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Like many 20-somethings these days, I have a problem finding the means of getting a steady income these days.

Days like this I’m thankful for the Rice Bowl.

Although I’m still searching for a steady job, I still get an allowance and plenty of times where a little spare change comes into my life. The wonderful thing about the Rice Bowl is that a little change can go a long way. You don’t have to follow the calendar or give $40 even though this year, the box is suggesting as much.

There are a lot of other opportunities to give alms. My dad and I often buy a food bank package at the local grocery store. The register also advertises donations to various charities such as the Wounded Warrior Project. My brother sometimes donates to that.

But another thing you can give to God is your time.

You say that there’s no way you can make time for God?

I will share this awesome video from Blimey Cow that will invalidate your argument:

For me, I give my alms by using my writing as a form of service. I’m currently working on a series of Bible study meditations that I’ll be sharing here in a few months. You might have also noticed that I’ve been blogging a lot more here. You can use time to serve your parish or to volunteer somewhere or to do something extra for your family. You can also spend that time in prayer.

How long should I pray for, you ask?

“Every one of us needs half an hour of prayer a day, except when we are busy-then we need an hour”, St. Francis de Sales

You can offer your mornings or evenings and pray the Liturgy of the Hours. Or you can spend an hour in Adoration. All of these I think are great ways to offer your time back to the God who created time.

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