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Wednesday of the First Week of Advent

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I was moved as I read "...God will wipe away the tears
from
all faces" in today's first reading. 
This year, I have witnessed many tears being shed.  Children
crying after being separated from
their parents, neighbors anxious about the future of their immigration
status,
and even caseworkers overwhelmed by the needs of their
community.  Yet, there was always someone there to help
wipe away those tears - a legal representative, a friend, or a
supervisor.

We may not always be able to fix the underlying problem that
is causing someone's tears, but we can be the face of God as we
accompany
others as they overcome the challenges they face.  Today's
Gospel speaks of many miracles, but
what if we are each called to small miracles every day?  Not only
in our daily work with the people we
serve, but with our colleagues, families, and friends.  Those
small miracles may be sharing a kind
word, offering to do a little extra, or being present with a box of
tissues.

What small miracle will
you be called on to help with today?  Are
you ready to answer that call? 

 

Michelle Sardone is the Deputy Director of Programs at
Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. Embracing the Gospel value
of
welcoming the stranger, CLINIC promotes the dignity and protects the
rights of
immigrants in partnership with a dedicated network of Catholic and
community
legal immigration programs.

 

 

 

 




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