How to Give Like God Fr. Chris Alar reminds us today that the heart of Christian love is selfless giving — the kind that expects nothing in return. Christ Himself taught, “It is more blessed to give than to receive” (Acts 20:35). Yet how often do we give only when we know we’ll be thanked, recognized, or repaid? True holiness is revealed not when we are repaid for our generosity, but when we give freely because it pleases God. Think about it: God Himself gave us everything — creation, redemption