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March 29, 2020 at 9:02 AM

CCUSA Lenten Reflection - March 29

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Daily Reflections. Fifth Sunday of Lent Readings of the Day   The story in today’s gospel must have been an amazing experience for Jesus’ followers as they stood with him at the tomb of Lazarus.  How do we hear …

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March 28, 2020 at 5:45 PM

Providing relief to families in need

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA   Dear , As the coronavirus continues to spread across the United States, our local Catholic Charities agencies continue to come together, now more than ever, to provi…

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March 28, 2020 at 9:01 AM

CCUSA Lenten Reflection - March 28

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Daily Reflections. Saturday of the Fourth Week of Lent Readings of the Day   I’ve always believed that every Gospel somehow prepares us for the challenges we face as Jesus’ followers today. This one is no differ…

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March 27, 2020 at 8:58 PM

Washington Weekly

March 27, 2020Inside this issue• CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly  CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly   This week in Washington, legislators continue to focus their attention on the Coronavirus March 27, 2020 Inside this issue • CCUSA Presents the Washington …

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March 27, 2020 at 12:26 PM

Be the Hope During This Pandemic

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA   Dear , Lent and Easter are times of hope. A time when we look forward to the Resurrection of Christ and the light at the end of this season.  Hope can shi…

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March 27, 2020 at 10:00 AM

Parish Social Ministry News and Notes - Pope Francis Prayer Today

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA   Pope Francis Invites World to Prayer   Pope Francis announced that today, Friday, March 27, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time, in front of St. Peter's Basilica, he will preside over a moment of prayer for the world during…

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March 27, 2020 at 9:05 AM

CCUSA Lenten Reflection - March 27

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Daily Reflections. Friday of the Fourth Week of Lent Readings of the Day   In one sense, one might think it's a disadvantage to follow Jesus and try to live by his words and example. Some people see Jesus’ words…

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March 26, 2020 at 6:34 PM

CCUSA Weekly Digest

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Weekly Digest.     Pope Francis invites world to prayer     The Pope announced that on Friday, March 27, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time, in front of St. Peter's Basilica, he will preside over a moment of prayer for the wo…

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March 26, 2020 at 12:53 PM

Parish Social Ministry News and Notes - Advocacy while Homebound

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA Dear Parish Social Minister, Now that many parishes are shuttered, it may be a good time to encourage parishioners to write their lawmakers and engage in legislative advocacy on social policy issues.  To assist in…

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March 26, 2020 at 9:00 AM

CCUSA Lenten Reflection - March 26

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Daily Reflections. Thursday of the Fourth Week of Lent Readings of the Day How many times has a client come into your office unprepared for their appointment? Maybe they didn't bring the documents that you reque…

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March 25, 2020 at 1:37 PM

Parish Social Ministry News and Notes - Coronavirus Resources

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA   Dear Parish Social Minister, May God’s peace be with you during these difficult times. To assist you your ministry in light of the coronavirus pandemic, you may find these resources helpful: Catholic Charities …

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March 25, 2020 at 9:35 AM

CCUSA Lenten Reflection - March 25

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Daily Reflections. Solemnity of the Annunciation Readings of the Day   “Make it real,” is a core theme in today’s Gospel for the Feast of the Annunciation. As the commemoration of a simple girl’s considered resp…

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March 24, 2020 at 9:02 AM

CCUSA Lenten Reflection - March 24

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Daily Reflections. Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Lent Readings of the Day As Jesus came to the pool in Bethesda surrounded by many ill, blind, lame and crippled persons, he saw a man obviously ill for a long tim…

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March 23, 2020 at 9:10 PM

Tell Congress to Aid Charities and Nonprofits

Tell Congress to Aid Charities and Nonprofits! There is still time to urge Congress to provide emergency aid to charities and nonprofits in the COVID-19 economic stimulus bill. Tell Congress to act no Tell Congress to Aid Charities and Nonprofits! There is still time…

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March 23, 2020 at 2:34 PM

CCUSA Weekly Digest

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Weekly Digest.   Seek good and not evil so that you may live, and the LORD will be with you. Amos 5:14   Do you know someone who would be interested in receiving the Weekly Digest? Subscribe HERE. Highlights from CCUS…

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March 23, 2020 at 12:01 PM

Parish Social Ministry News and Notes

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA Pope Francis Calls for Prayer in Light of Pandemic Our Father to be offered at Noon on March 25 On Sunday, March 22, Pope Francis invited all Christians throughout the world, of all denominations, to unite in pray…

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March 23, 2020 at 9:04 AM

CCUSA Lenten Reflection - March 23

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Daily Reflections. Monday of the Fourth Week of Lent Readings of the Day Desperation! It is obvious in the times in which we are living that many people are acting out of fear and desperation. Just as some among…

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March 22, 2020 at 9:03 AM

CCUSA Lenten Reflection - March 22

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Daily Reflections. Fourth Sunday of Lent Readings of the Day This Sunday we read a fabulous story about a man born blind. Last Sunday we read about a Samaritan woman that Jesus calls to conversion at Jacob’s wel…

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March 21, 2020 at 8:52 PM

Tell Congress to help charities and nonprofits in COVID-19 bill

Tell Congress to provide emergency aid to charities and nonprofit organizations in COVID-19 legislation.Tell Congress to provide emergency aid to charities and nonprofit organizations in COVID-19 legi   Tell Congress to provide emergency aid to charities and nonprofi…

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March 21, 2020 at 5:39 PM

Tell Congress to provide emergency aid to charities and nonprofit organizations in COVID-19 legislat

Charities and nonprofits are on the frontline responding to our neighbors and communities in need during the COVID-19 pandemic, but risk catastrophic damage from evaporating revenue, new and rising de Charities and nonprofits are on the frontline responding to our nei…

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March 21, 2020 at 9:04 AM

CCUSA Lenten Reflection - March 21

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Daily Reflections. Saturday of the Third Week of Lent Readings of the Day Without God’s omnipotence, there was no way to anticipate the coronavirus. Its impact is felt deeply during the sacred Lenten season by d…

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March 20, 2020 at 9:24 PM

Washington Weekly

March 20, 2020Inside this issue• CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly  CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly   This week in Washington, legislators continue to focus their attention on the Coronavirus March 20, 2020 Inside this issue • CCUSA Presents the Washington …

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March 20, 2020 at 9:02 AM

CCUSA Lenten Reflection - March 20

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Daily Reflections. Friday of the Third Week of Lent Readings of the Day “I am the Lord your God; hear my voice.” This verse from today’s Responsorial Psalm is an imperative, a command, an exhortation. From the p…

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March 19, 2020 at 9:02 AM

CCUSA Lenten Reflection - March 19

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Daily Reflections. Solemnity of Saint Joseph Readings of the Day Today’s readings are about fatherhood and go to the heart of being “parented” through our relationships with God and other people. Since we celebr…

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March 18, 2020 at 9:00 AM

CCUSA Lenten Reflection - March 18

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Daily Reflections. Wednesday of the Third Week of Lent Readings of the Day One of my favorite Lenten meditations is to sit quietly in front of a crucifix and simply reflect on what I see.  Christ crucified, with…

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March 17, 2020 at 12:35 PM

A Prayer for St. Patrick's Day

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA   Dear , This St. Patrick's Day, we ask you to consider the story of St. Patrick and how he used his life in total service to God.  St. Patrick’s life chang…

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March 17, 2020 at 9:03 AM

CCUSA Lenten Reflection - March 17

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Daily Reflections. Memorial of Saint Patrick Readings of the Day On this feast day of the Patron Saint of Ireland (to learn more about the facts and myths about St. Patrick, click here) the Church gives us the o…

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March 16, 2020 at 2:36 PM

CCUSA Weekly Digest

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Weekly Digest.  I hope in the LORD, I trust in his word;with him there is kindness and plenteous redemption. Ps 130:5, 7 Do you know someone who would be interested in receiving the Weekly Digest? Subscribe HERE.   H…

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March 16, 2020 at 9:02 AM

CCUSA Lenten Reflection - March 16

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Daily Reflections. Monday of the Third Week of Lent Readings of the Day Hungry. Thirsty. Sick. Alone. Today's readings offer us several images of people at their most vulnerable. Perhaps they were also experienc…

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March 15, 2020 at 12:07 PM

CCUSA Lenten Reflection - March 15

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Daily Reflections. Third Sunday of Lent Readings of the Day   In today’s first reading from Exodus, I empathize with the Israelites.  After fleeing from their slave holders, the Israelites are wandering througho…

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March 15, 2020 at 9:03 AM

CCUSA Lenten Reflection - March 15

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Daily Reflections. Third Sunday of Lent Readings of the Day   In today’s first reading from Exodus, I empathize with the Israelites.  After fleeing from their slave holders, the Israelites are wandering througho…

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March 14, 2020 at 9:04 AM

CCUSA Lenten Reflection - March 14

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Daily Reflections. Saturday of the Second Week of Lent Readings of the Day   As I reflected on the readings for today, I couldn’t think of any contribution I could make that would add to the vast array of commen…

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March 13, 2020 at 8:56 PM

Washington Weekly

March 13, 2020Inside this issue• CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly  CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly   This week in Washington legislators have turned all of their attention to the Coronavirus, March 13, 2020 Inside this issue • CCUSA Presents the Washington …

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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? …

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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 …

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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 …

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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…

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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…

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