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Your Monday Hug for Dec 29, 2025: Spreading Seeds of Generosity

by Kathleen Borsh

Happy Monday, my Friend!

This week’s theme is Spreading the Seeds of Generosity. As we linger in the joy of Christmas and look ahead to a new year, this reflection invites us to notice how generosity shows up in small, everyday ways. Whether through our time, our attention, or simple acts of love, God invites us to give freely - trusting that what we offer, even in small amounts, can grow into something meaningful.

Take a quiet moment to watch this week’s video reflection, then spend time with God afterward. You might reflect on where you’re being invited to give, who might need encouragement, or simply sit in gratitude for all that has already been given to you.

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Spreading Seeds of Generosity

Excerpt from Hugs: Daily Inspirations for Women, 2005

“Remember: A stingy planter gets a stingy crop; a lavish planter gets a lavish crop.” - 2 Corinthians 9:6 MSG

God's gifts are beyond description, His blessings beyond comprehension. God has been incredibly generous with us, and He rightfully expects us to be generous with others. That's why the thread of generosity is woven into the very fabric of God's teachings.

In the Old Testament we are told that "the good person is generous and lends lavishly" (Psalm 112:5 MSG). And in the New Testament we're instructed, "Freely you have received, freely give" (Matthew 10:8 NKJV). These principles still apply today. As we establish priorities for our days and our lives, God wants us to give freely of our time, our possessions, and our love-just as He has given freely to us.

We can never fully repay God for His gifts, but we can share them with others. Share His gifts with someone today.

“To show great love for God and our neighbor, we need not do great things. It is how much love we put in the doing that makes our offering something beautiful for God.” - Mother Teresa

Untying the Knots Within – One Step of Faith at a Time

This is a week to remember that generosity is not about doing more, but about offering what we already have with love. God walks with us as we learn to give freely, and the saints remind us that faithful generosity — lived day by day — can quietly change hearts, including our own.

Mini Prayer: “Lord, help me to give freely from the heart You have formed, trusting that even small acts of love matter to You.”
Quiet Practice: Each day, pause and ask God where He is inviting you to give - your time, attention, encouragement, or prayer. Notice the moments that feel small, and offer them intentionally.
Our Lord & Saint Companions for this week:
- St. Thomas Becket (Dec 29): Archbishop of Canterbury, gave his life defending the integrity of the Church. His witness invites us to consider how generosity can take shape through honesty and faithfulness, even when it feels uncomfortable.
- St. Sylvester I (Dec 31): As pope, guided the Church as it moved from persecution into a time of peace and public life. As the year comes to a close, his legacy offers a quiet invitation to practice generosity by letting go of what no longer needs to be carried forward.
- Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God (Jan 1): We are reminded of Mary’s gentle “yes,” offering her whole life to God’s plan. Her example shows us a quiet, trusting generosity rooted in openness and surrender.
- St. Basil the Great (Jan 2): A Doctor of the Church, he devoted his life to serving the poor and teaching that faith is lived through action. His life encourages us to notice simple ways generosity might already be within reach.
- St. Gregory Nazianzen (Jan 2): A close friend of St. Basil and a gifted theologian, chose humility and unity over influence and recognition. His witness invites us to practice generosity of spirit through patience, grace, and understanding.
- St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (Jan 4): The first native-born American saint, lived her faith through loss, service, and education. Her life gently reminds us that generosity rooted in faith can quietly shape families, communities, and generations.
Product Tip: Let your Travelers Rosary serve as a gentle reminder to pause and offer a prayer for someone else as you move through your day.

Gifts to Inspire Reflection This Week:

Thoughtfully made to remind you of our Lord's generosity and to help you reflect on a heart open to giving with love.

	Divine Peace St. Benedict Door Rosary - Let this rosary remind you, as St. Sylvester guided the Church into a new season of peace, that generosity and trust can transform your daily life. Keep it in your home as a quiet symbol to release what no longer serves you and to embrace God’s gifts with an open heart.
	Mary, Faithful at the Cross Traveler's Pocket Rosary - Carry this rosary as a reminder of Mary’s gentle “yes” and quiet faithfulness. Like her, allow it to inspire trust, openness, and generosity in your daily choices, helping you respond to God’s plan with a willing heart.
	Our Lady of Guadalupe Travelers Rosary - This rosary serves as a visible reminder of perseverance, service, and faithful generosity. Let it encourage you, as St. Elizabeth Ann Seton did, to offer encouragement, care, and love to others, allowing small acts of generosity to grow and bless your family and community.

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Let’s pray …

Lord,
As the Christmas season continues and a new year approaches, help us to give freely from the hearts You’ve shaped.
Show us where our kindness, time, and love are needed, and teach us to trust You with what we offer.
May our small acts of generosity bring glory to You and blessing to others.
Amen.

Walking with you in faith,

Kathleen