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  Ben Smith | Catholic Charities USA · [email protected]
March 5, 2020 at 3:59 PM

What Your Lenten Sacrifice Means

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA   Dear , Each Lent, we are called to sacrifice something that we love to remind of us of Jesus's suffering. This sacrifice can be simple and can go unnoticed by some …
  Catholic Charities USA · [email protected]
March 5, 2020 at 11:54 AM

CCUSA Lenten Reflection - March 5

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Daily Reflections. Thursday of the First Week of Lent Readings of the Day   Inspiration always comes when you least expect it.  One day as I was on the elliptical, I let myself get into the rhythm of the workout…
  Catholic Charities USA · [email protected]
March 4, 2020 at 10:01 AM

CCUSA Lenten Reflection - March 4

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Daily Reflections. Wednesday of the First Week of Lent Readings of the Day   Today the Church directs its focus to the story of Jonah and the Ninevites. A look at the reaction of the people of Nineveh to the Lor…
  Catholic Charities USA · [email protected]
March 3, 2020 at 10:04 AM

CCUSA Lenten Reflection - March 3

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Daily Reflections. Tuesday of the First Week of Lent Readings of the Day   When I agreed to participate in this reflection cycle, I did not focus on the date I was assigned until I realized that the submission d…
  Catholic Charities USA · [email protected]
March 2, 2020 at 3:32 PM

CCUSA Weekly Digest

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Weekly Digest.       Behold, now is a very acceptable time;behold, now is the day of salvation. 2 Cor 6:2b Do you know someone who would be interested in receiving the Weekly Digest? Subscribe HERE.       Highlights f…
  Catholic Charities USA · [email protected]
March 2, 2020 at 10:02 AM

CCUSA Lenten Reflection - March 2

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Daily Reflections. Monday of the First Week of Lent Readings of the Day   Today’s gospel is a favorite for staff and volunteers from Catholic Charities, St. Vincent de Paul, and parish outreach ministries. The q…
  Catholic Charities USA · [email protected]
March 1, 2020 at 10:01 AM

CCUSA Lenten Reflection - March 1

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Daily Reflections. First Sunday of Lent Readings of the Day   Lent has just started so I am still optimistic that I will be a better person by Easter Sunday.  Every year I am eager to give up or add something to…
  Catholic Charities USA · [email protected]
February 29, 2020 at 10:07 AM

CCUSA Lenten Reflection - February 29

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Daily Reflections. Saturday after Ash Wednesday Readings of the Day   “Repairer of the breach,” they shall call you, “Restorer of ruined homesteads.” This passage took on profound meaning for me after the 2004 M…
  Catholic Charities USA · [email protected]
February 28, 2020 at 9:50 PM

Washington Weekly

February 28, 2020Inside this issue• CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly  CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly   This week lawmakers held a hearing on the state of the U.S. refugee program and continu February 28, 2020 Inside this issue • CCUSA Presents the Washingt…
  Catholic Charities USA · [email protected]
February 28, 2020 at 10:01 AM

CCUSA Lenten Reflection - February 28

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Daily Reflections. Friday after Ash Wednesday Readings of the Day   One of our traditional Lenten practices, fasting, has been adapted by those who seek to lose and maintain weight. “Intermittent fasting,” popul…
  Catholic Charities USA · [email protected]
February 27, 2020 at 10:02 AM

CCUSA Lenten Reflection - February 27

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Daily Reflections. Thursday after Ash Wednesday Readings of the Day   I have set before you death and life.  Choose life! (Dt 30:19) During this second day of Lent, our readings can be seen as a wakeup call for …
  Ben Smith | Catholic Charities USA · [email protected]
February 26, 2020 at 7:40 PM

A Lenten Prayer for You,

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA Heavenly Father, During this Lenten season Give me a new and expanded vision for my life. Help me to live full of faith, And teach me to find hope In the face of adversity. Amen. …
  Catholic Charities USA · [email protected]
February 26, 2020 at 10:02 AM

CCUSA Lenten Reflection - Ash Wednesday

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Daily Reflections. Ash Wednesday Readings of the Day   Today marks the first day of our Lenten journey. What have you chosen for your Lenten sacrifice? Perhaps you’re giving up sweets, going to daily Mass, stayi…
  Catholic Charities USA · [email protected]
February 24, 2020 at 7:34 PM

CCUSA Weekly Digest

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Weekly Digest.   Jesus preached the Gospel of the Kingdomand cured every disease among the people. Mt 4:23 Do you know someone who would be interested in receiving the Weekly Digest? Subscribe HERE.   Webinar Update E…
  Catholic Charities USA · [email protected]
February 24, 2020 at 3:33 PM

CCUSA Weekly Digest

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Weekly Digest.   Our Savior Jesus Christ has destroyed deathand brought life to light through the Gospel. 2 Tm 1:10 Do you know someone who would be interested in receiving the Weekly Digest? Subscribe HERE.   Highlig…
  Catholic Charities USA · [email protected]
February 21, 2020 at 9:50 PM

Washington Weekly

February 21, 2020Inside this issue• CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly  CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly    This week lawmakers were home in their districts for the President's Day holiday. When February 21, 2020 Inside this issue • CCUSA Presents the Washingt…
  Catholic Charities USA · [email protected]
February 18, 2020 at 3:35 PM

CCUSA Weekly Digest

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Weekly Digest.   Jesus preached the Gospel of the Kingdomand cured every disease among the people. Mt 4:23 Do you know someone who would be interested in receiving the Weekly Digest? Subscribe HERE.   Highlights from …
  Ben Smith | Catholic Charities USA · [email protected]
February 17, 2020 at 6:54 PM

A Prayer for Our Nation's Leaders

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA     HAPPY PRESIDENT'S DAY! From all of us at CCUSA!       Visit Website | Forward to a Friend | Unsubscribe 2050 Ballenger Ave., Suite 400, Al…
  Ben Smith | Catholic Charities USA · [email protected]
February 15, 2020 at 1:15 AM

Happy Valentine's Day

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA     Dear , This Valentine's Day millions of Americans will go hungry because of poverty and homelessness. Many of these Americans are children and families who are co…
  Catholic Charities USA · [email protected]
February 14, 2020 at 9:38 PM

Washington Weekly

February 14, 2020Inside this issue• CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly  CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly   This week in Washington, President Trump released his annual budget outlining his fundi February 14, 2020 Inside this issue • CCUSA Presents the Washingt…
  Ben Smith | Catholic Charities USA · [email protected]
February 14, 2020 at 5:45 PM

Happy Valentine's Day

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA     Dear , This Valentine's Day millions of Americans will go hungry because of poverty and homelessness. Many of these Americans are children and families who are co…
  Catholic Charities USA · [email protected]
February 10, 2020 at 3:32 PM

CCUSA Weekly Digest

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Weekly Digest.   Jesus preached the Gospel of the Kingdomand cured every disease among the people. Mt 4:23 Do you know someone who would be interested in receiving the Weekly Digest? Subscribe HERE.   Highlights from …
  Catholic Charities USA · [email protected]
February 7, 2020 at 8:14 PM

Washington Weekly

February 7, 2020Inside this issue• CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly  CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly   Washington is wrapping up a busy week that saw additional countries added to the immigra February 7, 2020 Inside this issue • CCUSA Presents the Washingto…
  Catholic Charities USA · [email protected]
February 3, 2020 at 4:33 PM

CCUSA Weekly Digest

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Weekly Digest. A great prophet has arisen in our midstand God has visited his people. Lk 7:16 Do you know someone who would be interested in receiving the Weekly Digest? Subscribe HERE. Highlights from CCUSA  Save the…
  Catholic Charities USA · [email protected]
January 31, 2020 at 9:29 PM

Washington Weekly

January 31, 2020Inside this issue• CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly  CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly    This week in Washington, Congress remained focused on the impeachment trial, the Suprem January 31, 2020 Inside this issue • CCUSA Presents the Washingto…
  Catholic Charities USA · [email protected]
January 27, 2020 at 3:35 PM

CCUSA Weekly Digest

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Weekly Digest. Our Savior Jesus Christ has destroyed deathand brought life to light through the Gospel. 2 Tm 1:10 Do you know someone who would be interested in receiving the Weekly Digest? Subscribe HERE. Highlights …
  Catholic Charities USA · [email protected]
January 24, 2020 at 8:38 PM

Washington Weekly

January 24, 2020Inside this issue• CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly  CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly   This week in Washington House members returned to their home districts for the MLK holid January 24, 2020 Inside this issue • CCUSA Presents the Washingto…
  Catholic Charities USA · [email protected]
January 21, 2020 at 6:39 PM

CCUSA Weekly Digest

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Weekly Digest. Memorial of Saint Agnes, virgin and martyr Jesus said to his disciples:"The Kingdom of heaven is like a treasure buried in a field,which a person finds and hides again,and out of joy goes and sells all …
  Ben Smith | Catholic Charities USA · [email protected]
January 20, 2020 at 2:05 PM

Happy Martin Luther King Day

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA As we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. today, let us find ways in our daily lives to keep his dream alive by continuing to work toward reducing and alleviating poverty, hom…
  Catholic Charities USA · [email protected]
January 17, 2020 at 5:10 PM

Washington Weekly

January 17, 2020Inside this issue• CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly  CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly    This week, lawmakers turned their attention to aiding the crisis in Puerto Rico.The ear January 17, 2020 Inside this issue • CCUSA Presents the Washingto…
  Catholic Charities USA · [email protected]
January 13, 2020 at 5:42 PM

CCUSA Weekly Digest

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Weekly Digest. Jesus proclaimed the Gospel of the Kingdomand cured every disease among the people. Mt 4:23 Do you know someone who would be interested in receiving the Weekly Digest? Subscribe HERE. Highlights from CC…
  Catholic Charities USA · [email protected]
January 13, 2020 at 3:31 PM

CCUSA Weekly Digest

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Weekly Digest. The Kingdom of God is at hand;repent and believe in the Gospel. Mk 1:15 Do you know someone who would be interested in receiving the Weekly Digest? Subscribe HERE. Highlights from CCUSA CCUSA's O'Grady …
  Catholic Charities USA · [email protected]
January 10, 2020 at 9:17 PM

Washington Weekly

January 10, 2020Inside this issue• CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly  CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly   This week in Washington, much of the discussion focused on foreign policy, multiple eart January 10, 2020 Inside this issue • CCUSA Presents the Washingto…
  Catholic Charities USA · [email protected]
January 6, 2020 at 3:33 PM

CCUSA Weekly Digest

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Weekly Digest. Jesus proclaimed the Gospel of the Kingdomand cured every disease among the people. Mt 4:23 Do you know someone who would be interested in receiving the Weekly Digest? Subscribe HERE. Highlights from CC…
  Catholic Charities USA · [email protected]
January 3, 2020 at 7:29 PM

Washington Weekly

January 3, 2020Inside this issue• CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly  CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly    Happy 2020 to everyone. Washington is quiet this week with lawmakers remaining in their January 3, 2020 Inside this issue • CCUSA Presents the Washington…
  Catholic Charities USA · [email protected]
January 1, 2020 at 10:04 AM

CCUSA Christmas Reflection - January 1

Catholic Charities USA   Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God Readings of the Day   "As you slide down the banister of life, may the splinters never point the wrong way!" -Irish blessing.    This is often the way we think of blessings in modern instant gratification cult…
  Ben Smith | Catholic Charities USA · [email protected]
December 31, 2019 at 9:37 PM

Dear friend: Give before the 🕛 strikes midnight!

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA It's the final push for families in need: Have you made your final gift of 2019? Make your tax-deductible gift before the year ends.   …
  Last chance to make a 2019 gift. · [email protected]
December 31, 2019 at 3:53 PM

🎉 Now is the time to finalize your 2019 donation

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA It's the final push to help families in need: Have you made your final gift of 2019? Make your tax-deductible gift before the year ends.  …
  Catholic Charities USA · [email protected]
December 31, 2019 at 10:07 AM

CCUSA Christmas Reflection - December 31

Catholic Charities USA   Seventh Day in the Octave of Christmas Readings of the Day   Our last reading of the year starts sullen and dreary. It reminds me this year surrounded us with hardships. But then the psalm jolts us to sing a new song and proclaim daily the good news that the Lo…
  Catholic Charities USA · [email protected]
December 30, 2019 at 3:31 PM

CCUSA Weekly Digest

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Weekly Digest. Yet the world and its enticement are passing away.But whoever does the will of God remains forever. 1 Jn 2:17 Do you know someone who would be interested in receiving the Weekly Digest? Subscribe HERE. …
  Ben Smith | Catholic Charities USA · [email protected]
December 29, 2019 at 4:18 PM

There is still time to make a year-end gift.

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA Time is running out to make a year-end gift. There are only two days remaining in 2019, which means there is still time for you to help us…
  Catholic Charities USA · [email protected]
December 29, 2019 at 10:00 AM

CCUSA Christmas Reflection - December 29

Catholic Charities USA   The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph Readings of the Day   “Let the peace of Christ control your hearts; let the word of Christ dwell in you deeply.” Over the past few years, I have put more and more thought into what it means to live a Christ-centered li…
  Catholic Charities USA · [email protected]
December 28, 2019 at 10:04 AM

CCUSA Christmas Reflection - December 28

Catholic Charities USA   Feast of the Holy Innocents Readings of the Day   “Rise, take the child and his mother, flee to Egypt and stay there until I tell you. Herod is going to search for the child to destroy him.” As we reflect on today’s reading from Matthew, we see Jesus incarnate …
  Ben Smith | Catholic Charities USA · [email protected]
December 27, 2019 at 7:02 PM

Time Is Running Out

Catholic Charities USA   Time is running out to make a year-end gift. As you prepare for the New Year, will you once again renew your support today? Give Today …
  Catholic Charities USA · [email protected]
December 27, 2019 at 10:01 AM

CCUSA Christmas Reflection - December 27

Catholic Charities USA   Feast of St. John, Apostle and Evangelist Readings of the Day   As many scholars contend that John the Apostle, John the gospel writer, and John the epistle writer were three different people, I am at liberty to opine on any one of the three!  I choose John the…
  Catholic Charities USA · [email protected]
December 26, 2019 at 10:03 AM

CCUSA Christmas Reflection - December 26

Catholic Charities USA   Feast of St. Stephen Readings of the Day   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 lai…
  Anthony T. Sciacca | Catholic Charities USA · [email protected]
December 25, 2019 at 12:53 PM

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA May the light of Christ shine brightly through you and all those you love and hold dear. MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A BLESSED NEW YEAR …
  Catholic Charities USA · [email protected]
December 25, 2019 at 10:02 AM

CCUSA Christmas Reflection - December 25

Catholic Charities USA   The Nativity of the Lord Readings of the Day   It is finally here! After the preparations for our family and friends, cards, gift giving, and not to mention the often frenetic scurrying around to serve our clients… For me, the days of Advent often do not have m…
  Catholic Charities USA · [email protected]
December 24, 2019 at 10:05 AM

CCUSA Advent Reflection - December 24

Catholic Charities USA   Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Advent Readings of the Day   This Gospel reading from Luke, often known as the Canticle of Zechariah, is prayed daily by many as a part of morning prayer in the Divine Office. It is a way to begin the day by reflecting on God’s pro…
  Ben Smith | Catholic Charities USA · [email protected]
December 23, 2019 at 8:19 PM

Your gift has a life-changing impact on the lives of families.

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA Dear , We're counting on your support before the year ends. Across the country, our Catholic Charities agencies continue to meet basic need…