Noun
The giving of alms.
Source: Webster's dictionaryAlmsgiving tends to perpetuate poverty; aid does away with it once and for all. Evita Peron
Almsgiving never impoverished, stealing never enriched, and prosperity never made wise. English Proverb
Addressing the forty thousand people present in St. Peter's Square, the Holy Father commented that almsgiving is as ancient as the Bible and, along with sacrifice, was one of the duties religious people were obliged to perform. Source: Internet
Again during Lent, we had the opportunity to embark on a very intentional and intense journey of conversion by practicing the three pillars of Lent: prayer, almsgiving and fasting. Source: Internet
Ash Wednesday (March 1) marks the beginning of Lent, the 40 days of preparation for the Easter Season when we are called to deepen our spiritual lives through the practices of fasting, prayer and almsgiving. Source: Internet
People of every age and background got up early yesterday morning to prepare offerings for 5,000 monks at the That Luang stupa – the largest almsgiving ceremony in Laos. Source: Internet