--- title: "Tithing: Time and Talent Count Too" description: "Tithing: Time and Talent Count Too" --- [![catholic-mom-logo-v2](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/images/catholic-mom-logo-v2.svg "catholic-mom-logo-v2")](https://www.catholicmom.com/) [![facebook](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-facebook.svg)](http://www.facebook.com/CatholicMomCommunity) [![twitter](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-twitter.svg)](http://twitter.com/CatholicMomCom) [![instagram](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-instagram.svg)](http://instagram.com/catholicmomcommunity) [![youtube](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-youtube.svg)](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAuUqHCVPDzyMgSMaMZxxug?view_as=subscriber) [![search-icon](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/search-icon.svg)](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/2013/06/18/tithing-time-and-talent-count-too#) # Tithing: Time and Talent Count Too Jun 18, 2013 9:00:10 AM  |  by [Lorrie Lane Dyer](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/author/lorrie-lane-dyer) [![Tithing: Time and Talent Count Too](https://www.catholicmom.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/1126932_offering_bowl.jpg?width=300&height=201&name=1126932_offering_bowl.jpg)](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/1126932_offering_bowl.jpg) Tithing: Time and Talent Count Too When thinking of tithing we often reach for our wallets, pulling out whatever we have or are willing to give that won’t hurt too much to do without.  Tithing can also be thought of in regards to time and talent.   Time and talents are valuables gift of tithing.  Many programs in the parish require time to be donated instead of money.  I bet many of you have heard of the idea of tithing your time and talents in lieu of tithing money. When I think about tithing, I am also reminded of the story about the poor widow, Mark 12:42- “*A poor *[*widow*](http://www.catholic.org/encyclopedia/view.php?id=12313)* came and put in two small coins, the equivalent of a penny.  Then he called his disciples and said to them, 'In *[*truth*](http://www.catholic.org/encyclopedia/view.php?id=11728)* I tell you, this poor *[*widow*](http://www.catholic.org/encyclopedia/view.php?id=12313)* has put more in than all who have contributed to the treasury; for they have all put in money they could spare, but she in her *[*poverty*](http://www.catholic.org/encyclopedia/view.php?id=9553)* has put in everything she possessed, all she had to live on.'*“  Giving everything is not part of our thought process in today’s society and I don’t believe each of us are called to abandon everything, like St. Francis of Assisi, but we *are* called to give of ourselves as the widow did, to give from our livelihood, which may be monetary or in the form of time and talent.  It is up to each of us to evaluate what we can give and give from our hearts. When I see someone give of themselves freely, it truly speaks volumes to me.  I think it is much easier to write a check than to commit to giving of one’s time.  When a person says yes to a church program it almost always requires more time than initially thought.  You end up at the church before people arrive and well after everyone else has gone home.  Time is giving up, giving to and giving of one’s heart.  It’s a labor of love, a labor that a price cannot be tied to. ***Copyright 2013 Lorrie Lane Dyer*** ### Share this article [![Share on Facebook](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/facebook-24x24.png)](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2F2013%2F06%2F18%2Ftithing-time-and-talent-count-too%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dfacebook) [![Share on Twitter](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/twitter-24x24.png)](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2F2013%2F06%2F18%2Ftithing-time-and-talent-count-too%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2F2013%2F06%2F18%2Ftithing-time-and-talent-count-too%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&source=tweetbutton&text=Tithing%3A%20Time%20and%20Talent%20Count%20Too) [![Share on Email](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/email-24x24.png)](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2F2013%2F06%2F18%2Ftithing-time-and-talent-count-too%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail%20&body=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2F2013%2F06%2F18%2Ftithing-time-and-talent-count-too%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail) ** #### About the Author ![CatholicMom Logo](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/logos/favicon-catholicmom.png) ### [Lorrie Lane Dyer](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/author/lorrie-lane-dyer) Lorrie Lane Dyer is a facilitator for the Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation with the University of Dayton as well as religious education and parish coordinator. She is working on her Masters of Leadership Development, with a focus in Military Chapel programs at St. Mary of the Woods College. Her faith provides her with inspiration for many of her poetry collections, columns and short stories. ## Related Blog Articles [ Reconciliation for Advent Read ](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/2014/12/10/reconciliation-for-advent) [ The Drawing by Lorrie Lane Dyer Read ](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/2010/01/28/the-drawing-by-lorrie-lane-dyer) [ The Drawing Part Two: Jesus’ Guide to Marriage through the Rosary by Lorrie Lane Dyer Read ](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/2010/02/11/the-drawing-part-two-jesus-guide-to-marriage-through-the-rosary-by-lorrie-lane-dyer) ## Comments ## Donate now [![Support Catholic Mom](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/275132/10016573-1c5c-4aa5-baba-c2ac91fe7545.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/275132/10016573-1c5c-4aa5-baba-c2ac91fe7545) [![CatholicMom_hcfm_logo1_pos_871c_2728c (002)](https://www.catholicmom.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CatholicMom_hcfm_logo1_pos_871c_2728c%20(002).png?width=1806&height=731&name=CatholicMom_hcfm_logo1_pos_871c_2728c%20(002).png "CatholicMom_hcfm_logo1_pos_871c_2728c (002)")](https://www.catholicmom.com/) ##### Subscribe to Catholic Momcast on iTunes or Spotify [![itunes-logo-black](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/logos/itunes-logo-black.svg)](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/catholic-momcast/id1362352357)[![spotify-logo-black](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/logos/spotify-logo-black.svg)](https://open.spotify.com/show/15CoipHL7z61IDcYErV0b8?si=hqaQJSxDQgq7S1hxCwsoxQ) ##### CatholicMom on Social Networks [![facebook](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-facebook.svg)](http://www.facebook.com/CatholicMomCommunity) [![twitter](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-twitter.svg)](http://twitter.com/CatholicMomCom) [![instagram](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-instagram.svg)](http://instagram.com/catholicmomcommunity) [![youtube](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-youtube.svg)](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAuUqHCVPDzyMgSMaMZxxug?view_as=subscriber) ##### About Catholic Mom [Who We Are](https://www.catholicmom.com/about-us) [Contact Us](https://www.catholicmom.com/contact) [Support CatholicMom.com](https://www.catholicmom.com/support-us)   ##### Associated Links [Holy Cross Family Ministries](https://www.hcfm.org/) [Family Rosary](https://www.familyrosary.org/) [Family Theater Productions](https://www.familytheater.org/) [Congregation of the Holy Cross](https://www.holycrossusa.org/) [Father Patrick Peyton, C.S.C.](https://www.fatherpeyton.org/) [The Peyton Institute for Domestic Church Life](https://www.peytonfamilyinstitute.org/) ### **Stay connected!** Don’t miss a thing! 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