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Feast of St. Stephen

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As we are
all likely still reeling from a busy and hectic Christmas season, I am
humbly reminded
that the wonderful work and beautiful outcomes we help achieve for
those we
serve is only possible by the foundations laid by those who preceded
us in our
roles. We all stand on the shoulders of those who came before us, and
someday,
God willing, others will stand on our shoulders to continue to serve
the needs
of some of God's most vulnerable children - our sisters
and brothers in need of
dignity, compassion and meaningful resources to try to live fruitfully
and
happy, as God intends for all of us.

St. Stephen,
who we read was filled with grace and power, was rejected and likely
intimidated those who saw him as a threat to the status quo of the
times. We all
know that our missions today are often seen as unpopular, especially
in the
world of polarity and indifference to the plight of immigrants and
refugees who
may endure unspeakable tragedies and often suffer in silence. Like
Stephen, we
must ask the Christ Child for His simple stare of grace, unconditional
love and
faith, so that our hearts may not waiver or become fatigued in spite
of the
tidal waves of threats to the human spirit that so many of our clients
must
endure, including our team members who walk with them.

Let us ask
our Lord and Savior for the same courage and spirit that St. Stephen
and
countless martyrs and saints who continue to lead us by example in
being
messengers of mercy, compassion and love in a world that so
desperately needs
it.

Deacon Tom Roberts is the President
and CEO of Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 




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