alms-giving
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The original intent of Lent, which was developed in the fourth and fifth centuries, was to fortify one’s relationship with God, oneself and the poor by focusing on prayer, fasting and alms-giving.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 24, 2017
The reason, he said, was very simple: Americans were the ones doing Allah’s work, by steadfastly upholding the Islamic tenet of zakat—a form of alms-giving that makes up one of the Five Pillars of Islam.
From The New Yorker ● Oct. 24, 2016
In any event, we can, according to Catechism, help Tessa on her journey by alms-giving, prayer, and fasting.
From Slate ● Oct. 5, 2011
Bishop Eamonn Walsh likewise told me that the Irish bishops’ plan for renewal will focus on prayer, fasting and alms-giving.
From New York Times ● Feb. 9, 2011
He was frequently in want of ready money, yet, when he had cash, it was as likely to be lavished in injudicious alms-giving, as expended upon his own debts or necessities.
From The Haunted Homestead A Novel by Southworth, Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte
