In my last Gospel Doctrine lesson, the class and I discussed the Law of Consecration. I’ve been thinking about that conversation lately, and I noticed a common thread among the comments: people seem to look at the Law of Consecration as a means to help the poor.<\/p>\n
I don’t see it that way.<\/p>\n
I look at the Law of Consecration as a equalization measure. It not only ensures no one has not enough, but that no one has too much. Everyone has the same amount, and everyone gives the same amount.<\/p>\n
It’s not just about teaching us love as we give to the poor, it teaches us selflessness as we sacrifice our excess.<\/p>\n
It isn’t just about altruism.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"