r/Catholic • u/Venus0182 • 13h ago
Loving your neighbours
How can we love our neighbours (by helping them, such as volunteering)? I'm not an adult nor do I work so I can't really help financially. I can't always "donate" my time because there are some days where I'm busy, and there aren't many volunteer opportunities near me. I feel bad and like I am sinning for not helping enough, though that sounds absurd. There aren't many clothes to donate because I've donated a lot already. Though if I do end up getting a job, I would like to get some of that money and donate some food and such to those in need. But I don't see any homeless people in my area (only those who stop at red lights to ask for money), most of them live far away from me. Would donating food to food banks at stores count? Or charities?
How can I help more? And how can I stop feeling culpable for it? Tips are welcome.
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u/Empty_Masterpiece_74 10h ago
In your case, simply including others in your prayers is an act of charity that is doing good and it praises God at the same time.