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Catholic Charities USA


Sixth Sunday of Easter

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Readings of the Day�
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As we move towards the end of the Easter season, Jesus is giving
instructions to his disciples about the mission in front of them and
the resources they have at their disposal. Not surprisingly, the
disciples are focusing on the fact that Jesus is leaving. But Christ
is focusing on the future and the need to spread the good news the
ends of the earth.

Jesus reminds them that he is not to be found in some distant place,
far, far away - but rather planted inside each one of them; he
will never leave them to face their perils alone. And more than that,
he asks the Father to send them an Advocate to give them strength and
encouragement for the days when their human strength simply comes up
short. That Advocate is the Holy Spirit; they are being invited into
an intimate communion with our triune God.� What a blessing.

We too are invited into that communion.�The same Spirit that was
a catalyst to the Apostles' ministry is given to us, in the
Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation.� We are given the gifts
of the Holy Spirit - wisdom, understanding, right judgment,
knowledge, courage, reverence and wonder and awe.� And with those
gifts, we share in the great commission - working in our
specific "end of the earth."�

Jesus said, "If you love me, you will keep my
commandments."� The greatest of these are loving God and
loving our neighbor.� Our work at Catholic Charities does just
that.� Our work, whether feeding or sheltering or welcoming or
counseling, brings God's love to our neighbors on the streets,
one relationship at a time.� We are continuing Jesus' work
and making a song of hope resound in the midst of the world's
trials.

St. Peter encourages us: "Always be ready to share the reason
for your hope", with gentleness and reverence.� Some
clients are difficult, some act entitled, some hurl insults even as we
are trying to help - just as they did when Jesus walked on the
earth.� The natural tendency is to strike back with a quick
retort or snarky comment. But the more powerful response is to show by
our actions that hope has transformed and sustained us.�
Let's remember: the Holy Spirit is always with us, working
through us - a Spirit more powerful than any earthly tumult,
persecution, or insult.

Come Holy Spirit come - enliven our hearts to serve!� Help
us to see Christ in all our clients, and give us the humility and
compassion to serve in a way that allows our clients to see Christ in
us.

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Deacon Scott Haner serves at the Catholic Community of Saint Patrick
in Louisville, KY, and serves as the Board Chair of Catholic Charities
of Louisville.

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