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Catholic Charities USA
Monday of the First Week of Lent
Readings of the Day
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Today's gospel is a favorite for staff and volunteers from
Catholic Charities, St. Vincent de Paul, and parish outreach
ministries. The qualities it lists have been memorialized as the
Corporal Works of Mercy: feed the hungry, satisfy the thirsty,
welcome the stranger, clothe the naked, heal the sick, and visit the
imprisoned.
We thrive in ministry when we realize that we cannot accomplish any of
these works alone. Some of my favorite moments when I worked for
CCUSA occurred when I met someone for the first time and answered
"Catholic Charities" when asked where I worked. Very often, the
other would exclaim, "Oh, I love Catholic Charities! We adopted a
child/benefited from their disaster recovery efforts/were served at
one of their shelters, (etc.)." I proceeded to explain that we
are a big organization, that our national office existed to support
the work of thousands of staff and volunteers on the ground serving
adoptive families, refugees, immigrants, those in need of shelter and
food, etc., but that I would be glad to pass the thanks to everyone!
Less than one month ago, donors in my community (metro Green Bay,
Wisconsin - estimated population 220,000) shared over $1.2 million
with 40 local nonprofits as part of Give Big Green Bay. All 40
were worthwhile causes; ten specifically exist to feed the hungry,
shelter the homeless, heal the sick, and welcome the stranger
everyday. Give Big Green Bay also demonstrates that the corporal
works of mercy are not accomplished by a small number of people: 2,800
people donated, supporting the efforts of thousands of staff and
volunteers.
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If you are looking for a good Lenten read on the works of mercy, check
out Kerry Weber's Mercy in the City: How to Feed the
Hungry, Give Drink to the Thirsty, Visit the Imprisoned, and Keep Your
Day Job. Weber's work not only lays a theological
foundation for the ministry that we do, but also sheds humor that can
help sustain us every day in our offices, shelters, pantries, clinics,
and court rooms.
Br. Steve Herro, O. Praem. is a Norbertine from De Pere, Wisconsin.
Currently serving as an archivist, office administrator, and Master
Gardener volunteer, he counts his past service with Catholic Charities
USA as a highlight of his 37 years of Church ministry.
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