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Catholic Charities USA
Thursday of the Second Week of Lent
Readings of the Day
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Lazarus represents that nagging feeling that something more needs to
be done for children who suffer, for adults who have nowhere to sleep,
for migrants who travel so far from home only to be refused. What good
is our material wealth, and our gifts and talents that God gives us,
if we don't use them for the good of others? We can very quickly
find ourselves in the position of the rich man when we forget to put
the good of others before our own needs.
The work Catholic Charities does every single day places a priority on
the common good. Our offices can sometimes be a place of comfort and
relief for those in need, but we need to be attentive to what those
needs are. The people who walk through our doors need to know that
they are more than just a client. They need to know that we are truly
concerned about their well-being.
Jeremiah is homeless and usually comes to our office to seek shelter
from the West Texas weather. In the summer he sits in the air
conditioned lobby, and in the winter he comes in for the warmth. Many
times the stench would bother others, including staff and other
clients sitting in the lobby, but I always saw Jeremiah as an
opportunity to serve Jesus in the flesh. There were many times I would
offer him a cup of warm coffee or a breakfast burrito or a piece of
sweet bread. Then one day I went up to him and asked if he would like
some menudo (a popular Mexican soup); he smiled and said yes. That
smile was the most beautiful smile I had ever seen on his face, and it
was the smile of Jesus!
How many times do we see Lazarus sitting outside and tend to his
needs? Where is Lazarus today, waiting for you to recognize and reach
out personally to him? During this Lenten season, we are all
challenged to open our hearts to those in need as we search to find
Lazarus and let him know that God cares for him through the care and
concern of others.
Cynthia Quintanilla is the Executive Director for Catholic Charities,
Diocese of Lubbock, Texas and has worked for the agency for more than
23 years. Cynthia is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Pastoral
Studies from Catholic Theological Union in Chicago thanks to
CCUSA. When Cynthia is not busy working, she enjoys spending
time with her two grandsons, 9 year old Xander and 3 year old
Saul.
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