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Category Archives: Option for the Poor
What Should We Do? How Should We Behave?
I am just finishing Pope Francis’ newest book – “The Name of God is Mercy”. In the final chapter on Living the Holy Year of Mercy, he poses the following questions – What should we do for the homeless man … Continue reading
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Open our eyes and hearts
… Do not turn your face away from the poor. From the needy do not turn your eyes. Sirach 4:4-5 In charity and justice, do we at times turn our gaze away? Open our eyes: I was talking with my … Continue reading
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Three Realities
Those who are sworn to serve their country in the armed forces are servants of the security and freedom of nations. If they carry out their duty honorably, they truly contribute to the common good of the nation and the … Continue reading
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Snakes and Bags
When he got out of the boat, at once a man from the tombs who had an unclean spirit met him. Night and day among the tombs and on the hillsides he was always crying out and bruising himself with … Continue reading
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Jesus stands with the homeless
Station 12: Jesus Dies on the Cross (Apartments) Theme: Jesus stands with the homeless Tema: Jesús está con los que están sin casa Scripture: Luke 23: 44-46 He said to them, “These are my words that I spoke to you … Continue reading
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Jesus suffers with victims of hunger and loneliness
Station 7: Jesus Falls the Second time (Key Bank) Theme: Jesus suffers with victims of hunger and loneliness Tema: Jesús sufre con las víctimas del hambre y la soledad Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-6 It was our weaknesses that he carried, … Continue reading
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Be a voice
Inspired from last year’s social action summer institute (SASI) conference, I wondered where I was being led, how could I use the gift given me? I prayed. I prayed the rosary. A bench at a vacant restaurant became my place … Continue reading
Jesus suffers with victims of hunger and loneliness
Station 11: Jesus Is Placed in the Tomb (St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry) Theme: Jesus suffers with victims of hunger and loneliness Tema: Jesús sufre con las víctimas del hambre y la soledad Scripture: John 19: 42 So they … Continue reading
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Jesus stands with the homeless
Station 10: Jesus Dies on the Cross (Apartments) Theme: Jesus stands with the homeless Tema: Jesús está con los que están sin casa Scripture: Luke 23: 44-46 He said to them, “These are my words that I spoke to you … Continue reading
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The Poor, Solidarity and Government
My letter and post regarding the current budget crisis did garner a response at the Catholic Sentinel www.catholicsentinel.org – Generosity, incentive will work. Below is my response which I have submitted for publication by the Catholic Sentinel. Response Mary, thank … Continue reading
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