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Monday of the Second Week of Advent

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Today many Catholics around the world celebrate the Feast of St.
Nicholas, a saint known for his generosity and faith. He is often
commemorated through gift-giving or other acts of kindness.
There's something magical about a child waking up to see their
shoes filled with goodies, delighted to be remembered and included in
such a special act of love.

While St. Nicholas day comes but once a year, we have the opportunity
to extend kindness and generosity every day. We have the privilege in
our work at Catholic Charities agencies, parishes, and social
ministries to bless our clients with the gifts of housing, food,
education, and legal support. We see relief and gratitude shine
brightly across the faces of our clients when we respond to their
needs in a time of crisis.

The delight of a child, the relief and gratitude of our clients
- these are glimpses of hope. Hope not just in a momentary act
of kindness and generosity but hope in a love far greater than we can
imagine. Hope in a Savior. Hope that "those whom the Lord has
ransomed will return and enter Zion singing, crowned with everlasting
joy; They will meet with joy and gladness, sorrow and mourning will
flee" (Is 35:10). Let us continue to spread love and hope to all
those we encounter during this season and beyond.

Allison Cavazos is the Associate Director of Parish Relations for
Catholic Charities of Central Texas in Austin and chair of the CCUSA
Parish Social Ministry Leadership Team.




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