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  Ben Smith | Catholic Charities USA · [email protected]
March 13, 2020 at 4:56 PM

Love Thy Neighbor This Lent

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA   Dear , Through the Gospel of John, Jesus commands us to love our neighbor during the Last Supper. How are you showing love to your neighbor this Lent? …
  Catholic Charities USA · [email protected]
March 13, 2020 at 9:04 AM

CCUSA Lenten Reflection - March 13

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Daily Reflections. Friday of the Second Week of Lent Readings of the Day Today’s Gospel reading features one of Jesus’ most important parables.  In it, Jesus makes a clear connection between the servants sent by…
  Catholic Charities USA · [email protected]
March 12, 2020 at 7:32 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.   Webinar Update W…
  Scott Hurd · [email protected]
March 12, 2020 at 3:18 PM

Parish Social Ministry News and Notes

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA Walking with Moms in Need: A Year of Service Webinar Join us for a webinar on Mar 17, 2020 at 2:00 PM EDT. Pregnant and parenting moms in need are in every community. The challenges can be immense for women in dif…
  Catholic Charities USA · [email protected]
March 12, 2020 at 9:05 AM

CCUSA Lenten Reflection - March 14

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Daily Reflections. Thursday of the Second Week of Lent Readings of the Day   Lazarus represents that nagging feeling that something more needs to be done for children who suffer, for adults who have nowhere to s…
  Catholic Charities USA · [email protected]
March 11, 2020 at 9:07 AM

CCUSA Lenten Reflection - March 11

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Daily Reflections. Wednesday of the Second Week of Lent Readings of the Day Lent is a time for us to be humbled, a time to sit and reflect on Jesus’ love for us, and his willingness to die for us. Today’s gospel…
  Catholic Charities USA · [email protected]
March 10, 2020 at 9:02 AM

CCUSA Lenten Reflection - March 10

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Daily Reflections. Tuesday of the Second Week of Lent Readings of the Day   In today’s readings, Isaiah sounds a Lenten theme: “(C)ease doing evil; learn to do good. Make justice your aim.” Matthew tells us to l…
  Catholic Charities USA · [email protected]
March 9, 2020 at 2:34 PM

CCUSA Weekly Digest

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Weekly Digest. Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life;you have the words of everlasting life. Jn 6:63c, 68c Do you know someone who would be interested in receiving the Weekly Digest? Subscribe HERE. Highlights from C…
  Catholic Charities USA · [email protected]
March 9, 2020 at 12:23 PM

CCUSA Lenten Reflection - March 9

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Daily Reflections. Monday of the Second Week of Lent   Readings of the Day     The readings for today begin in a strange manner. The first reading from Daniel starts us off with a great cry to the Lord, proclaim…
  Catholic Charities USA · [email protected]
March 8, 2020 at 12:29 PM

CCUSA Lenten Reflection - March 8

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Daily Reflections. Second Sunday of Lent Readings of the Day     Reflecting upon this set of readings I am particularly drawn to God’s presence with us during what feel like helpless moments. Luke describes one …
  Catholic Charities USA · [email protected]
March 8, 2020 at 9:05 AM

CCUSA Lenten Reflection - March 8

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Daily Reflections. Second Sunday of Lent Readings of the Day Reflecting upon this set of readings I am particularly drawn to God’s presence with us during what feel like helpless moments. Luke describes one when…
  Catholic Charities USA · [email protected]
March 7, 2020 at 10:00 AM

CCUSA Lenten Reflection - March 7

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Daily Reflections. Saturday of the First Week of Lent Readings of the Day The work of a Catholic Charities case manager or counselor is, by nature, very challenging. It is so easy to take on clients’ burdens and…
  Catholic Charities USA · [email protected]
March 6, 2020 at 9:02 PM

Washington Weekly

March 6, 2020Inside this issue• CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly  CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly   This week Congress passed a $8.3 billion emergency coronavirus funding package.Coronavirus March 6, 2020 Inside this issue • CCUSA Presents the Washington W…
  Catholic Charities USA · [email protected]
March 6, 2020 at 10:00 AM

CCUSA Lenten Reflection - March 6

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Daily Reflections. Friday of the First Week of Lent Readings of the Day Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord; Lord, hear my voice! Let your ears be attentive to my voice in supplication. Today’s Responsorial P…
  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…