The major facets of the Christian life such as faith and rituals. But we are now forced to review everything under the weight of Covid-19 and its negative impact on all aspects of human life – religious, cultural, social, educational, scientific, etc. Generosity promotes compassion. According to science, it elevates good hormones which make us happy and also reduce stress. Nazareth store believes practice not only makes our inner self rejoice but also serves the purpose of serving mankind. God gave his only son Jesus to mankind, who in turn sacrificed his life on the jerusalem crosses for our sins. This alone makes Jesus the most generous person who lived on earth.

The Bible puts a lot of emphasis on generosity. The gospels and epistles contain many references to it. According to James 1:17, God is the root of all generosity. “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above and cometh down from the Father of lights.” This verse implies that generosity begins by considering and reflecting upon the numerous gifts we have received from God. 1 John 3:17 expresses the concept of generosity in practical terms. By such verse, the message conveyed to us is that it is our prime responsibility to utilize the blessings given to us by God in a meaningful manner.

Throughout the history of the Church, we find an uninterrupted flow of Christian charity towards the needy. Whenever people were under the grip of the plague, the Church was there to assist them. Many Capuchin Friars have died in the past as a result of serving the plague victims. Widows and orphans were given care and support. The aged, the marginalized, the handicapped and all those mentally and physically challenged have been the beneficiaries of Christian love and mercy. Among those who have become luminaries in the world of Christian benevolence and mercy, St. Vincent De Paul (1581-1660) stands out as one without parallel.

Many times we have read in the Bible that those who are blessed with prosperity are given the opportunity by Jesus to give away their wealth and follow Christ. But because of greed, they are unable to cherish the spiritual joy of giving. For many, their prosperity becomes a barrier to enter heaven, just as Jesus mentions in Matthew 19:24 “It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for one who is rich to enter the kingdom of God.” Imagine being repaid by God. He is the same God who gave his only son to the world. 

So how much more we will receive when God is in our debt. The current Covid-19 pandemic teaches us that everybody in this world is equal and no amount of wealth and power will help us. It also gives us the chance to help the less privileged. Moreover, it is creating tremendous opportunities for the church to grow and the religious to devote their time in prayer, as more and more people are getting involved in spreading the word of God through their talents for online spirituality. The Nazareth store a Catholic Gift Shop Online encourages followers to gift catholic items as a token of generosity and stay connected in spirituality.