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\u201cTeach us to give and not count the cost.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saint Ignatius of Loyola<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How can we multiply our gifts?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019re busy. We have so much that needs to be done. And we need rest, too. So what does it mean to give more of ourselves especially when we feel stretched thin?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I was thinking about this today. I thought about the time when Jesus multiplied the loaves and fishes. I know, generally these don\u2019t go together. Nevertheless, hear me out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s look at ourselves. What skills do you or I have? Maybe we enjoy sitting with someone and helping them work through a problem. Maybe we know how to dance, or work a computer. These things feel ordinary. But has it ever occurred to you or to me that someone might need us to hold their hand or read to them?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So what does this have to do with multiplying loaves and fishes?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of these gifts, which feel like everyday skills, may be exactly what a neighbor down the street needs. My premise is this: as we give more of ourselves, we gain more energy, more time, and more joy. That\u2019s how the miracle of the loaves and fishes connects to our lives today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Back in 2018, I was just beginning to explore this kind of service. Through my work with Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University (FranU<\/a>), I partnered with Catholic Charities<\/a> and began working more intimately with others. It was the first time I stepped into relational, hands-on service and it changed me. That season taught me how powerful it is to move from theory to practice. To let God work through me, not just around me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, in 2025, I carry that lesson into every part of my work. Whether I\u2019m helping a customer, crafting a gratitude-themed post, or building systems to make work more joyful, I\u2019m offering what I have. And I trust that it\u2019s enough<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhat you are is God\u2019s gift to you, what you become is your gift to God.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hans Urs von Balthasar<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

We don\u2019t need to be perfect. We just need to be willing.
\nOur everyday gifts\u2014listening, organizing, encouraging, troubleshooting\u2014may be the loaves and fishes someone else needs. When we offer what we have, our energy renews, our time stretches, and our joy deepens. Giving doesn\u2019t deplete us\u2014it multiplies us.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":132804860,"featured_media":310,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_coblocks_attr":"","_coblocks_dimensions":"","_coblocks_responsive_height":"","_coblocks_accordion_ie_support":"","_crdt_document":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"dois","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"_wpas_customize_per_network":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[7104,9466,401],"tags":[1241854,5267458,55762,846264,56475769],"class_list":["post-309","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-catholic","category-character","category-faith","tag-catholic-charities","tag-charitable-work","tag-giving","tag-loaves-fishes","tag-multiplying-gifts"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/my-all-about-you.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/giving.jpg?fit=278%2C185&ssl=1","jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p9vUsN-4Z","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":3703,"url":"https:\/\/my-all-about-you.com\/en\/2024\/11\/09\/rejecting-bias-celebrating-unique-gifts-and-talents\/","url_meta":{"origin":309,"position":0},"title":"Rejecting Bias: Celebrating Unique Gifts and Talents","author":"myallaboutyou","date":"November 9, 2024","format":false,"excerpt":"The post emphasizes the importance of valuing individuals beyond their material possessions or social status, as highlighted in James 2:1-3. 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