far exceeds the Old Testament’s tithe. In fact, true generosity, as taught by Jesus and the apostles, involves more than just giving a portion of our surplus. It requires a heart transformed by ...

Discover the importance of tithing and almsgiving in Catholic giving, and how they can bring us closer to Christ during Lent.

This reminded me of God’s “tax code” in the Old Testament — one simple paragraph ... records God’s tax guidelines: “[E]very tithe of the land, whether of the seed of the land ...