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February 5, 2021 at 9:40 PM

Washington Weekly

February 5, 2021Inside this issue• CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly  CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly   An additional COVID aid package took a major step forward this week. Meanwhile, COVID ca February 5, 2021 Inside this issue • CCUSA Presents the Washingto…

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February 1, 2021 at 3:31 PM

CCUSA Weekly Digest

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Weekly Digest. "Go forward in procession with brancheseven to the altar.You are my God, I thank you.My God, I praise you.Give thanks to the Lord for he is good;for his love endures for ever." Psalm 118:27-29 Do you kno…

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January 31, 2021 at 10:00 AM

CCUSA Sunday Reflection - January 31

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA View as a Web Page Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time Readings of the Day  Jesus enters the synagogue and starts to teach. Teach - a word that insinuates a connecting with the listener. Not just speaking at, but wanting and…

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January 29, 2021 at 8:08 PM

Washington Weekly

January 29, 2021Inside this issue• CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly  CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly    A full week under the new Biden administration saw a flurry of executive actions taken January 29, 2021 Inside this issue • CCUSA Presents the Washingto…

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January 25, 2021 at 3:30 PM

CCUSA Weekly Digest

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Weekly Digest. Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul "I live by faith in the Son of God who has loved meand given himself up for me." Gal 2:20 Do you know someone who would be interested in receiving the Weekly Digest? S…

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January 24, 2021 at 10:01 AM

CCUSA Sunday Reflection - January 24

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA Third Sunday of Ordinary Time Readings of the Day    When Jesus called Simon and his brother Andrew to become his followers, they were fishing, casting their nets into the waters of the Sea of Galilee. Jesus called to…

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January 22, 2021 at 8:53 PM

Washington Weekly

January 22, 2021Inside this issue• CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly  CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly    This week saw the inauguration of Joseph R. Biden, Jr. as the 46th President of the Uni January 22, 2021 Inside this issue • CCUSA Presents the Washingto…

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January 21, 2021 at 8:46 PM

CCUSA Weekly Digest

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Weekly Digest. The kingdom of God is not a matter of eating or drinking,but of justice, peace, and the joy that is given by the Holy Spirit. Romans 14:17 Do you know someone who would be interested in receiving the Wee…

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January 19, 2021 at 3:30 PM

CCUSA Weekly Digest

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Weekly Digest. I will give thanks to the Lord with all my heartin the company and assembly of the just.Great are the works of the Lord,exquisite in all their delights. Ps 111:1-2 Do you know someone who would be intere…

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January 19, 2021 at 12:30 PM

Catholic Social Ministry Gathering - Register Today!

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA Register Now for the Catholic Social Ministry Gathering “Make justice your aim” (cf. Is. 1:17): Rebuilding Together February 6-9, 2021, Virtual Gathering   Scholarships are available to cover 50% to 80% of the $50…

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January 17, 2021 at 10:00 AM

CCUSA Sunday Reflection - January 17

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA View as a Web Page Second Sunday of Ordinary Time Readings of the Day  Today, we mark our entry into Ordinary Time. Gone are the Christmas decorations and white vestments, replaced now by the liturgical color of green. …

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January 15, 2021 at 9:13 PM

Washington Weekly

January 15, 2021Inside this issue• CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly  CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly   This week, Washington prepares for the inauguration of President-elect Biden, while the January 15, 2021 Inside this issue • CCUSA Presents the Washingto…

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January 11, 2021 at 3:51 PM

CCUSA Webinar - Trauma and Self-Care for Parish Social Ministers

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA   Trauma and Self Care: Tools for Parish Social Ministers Webinar Join us for a webinar on Jan 26, 2021 at 3:00 PM EST. REGISTER NOW Serving during the pandemic has been extraordinarily difficult for many paris…

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January 11, 2021 at 3:31 PM

CCUSA Weekly Digest

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Weekly Digest. Wisdom’s garland is fear of the Lord,with blossoms of peace and perfect health.Knowledge and full understanding she showers down;she heightens the glory of those who possess her. Sir 1:18-19 Do you know …

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January 10, 2021 at 10:00 AM

CCUSA Sunday Reflection - January 10

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA View as a Web Page (Editor's Note: CCUSA will be sharing daily reflections on Sundays and Solemnities between Christmas and Lent) The Baptism of the Lord Readings of the Day  In today’s first reading, the Lord speaks of…

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January 8, 2021 at 8:16 PM

Washington Weekly

January 8, 2021Inside this issue• CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly  CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly   Wednesday, January 6, marked one of the darkest days in recent American history. On a day January 8, 2021 Inside this issue • CCUSA Presents the Washington…

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January 5, 2021 at 3:30 PM

CCUSA Weekly Digest

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Weekly Digest. The Lord has sent me to bring glad tidings to the poorand to proclaim liberty to captives. Lk 4:18 Do you know someone who would be interested in receiving the Weekly Digest? Subscribe HERE. Highlights …

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January 3, 2021 at 10:00 AM

CCUSA Christmas Reflection - January 03

Catholic Charities USA   The Epiphany of the Lord Readings of the Day  Today we celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany, a word that means "manifestation". On this day, in Matthew's Gospel (Matthew 2: 1-12), the Lord manifested himself to visitors. Some called them astrologers or kings, an…

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January 1, 2021 at 10:01 AM

CCUSA Christmas Reflection - January 1

Catholic Charities USA   Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Readings of the Day  I don’t know about you, but I find myself relieved that we have now turned the calendar page to 2021! How fortunate that liturgically we celebrate this day in honor of Mary, the Mother of God.  We have just …

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December 31, 2020 at 10:00 AM

CCUSA Christmas Reflection - December 31

Catholic Charities USA   The Seventh Day in the Octave of Christmas Readings of the Day  My son went to college in Denver. While college was a great experience for him, it brought stellar experiences for me. Home has always been in the Midwest, but I love Colorado, adore the mountains,…

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December 30, 2020 at 10:00 AM

CCUSA Christmas Reflection - December 30

Catholic Charities USA   The Sixth Day in the Octave of Christmas Readings of the Day  In a year dominated by the COVID pandemic, John’s caution not to love “the things of this world” carries particular weight, especially as we’re forced to contemplate the reality of those words in our…

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December 29, 2020 at 10:01 AM

CCUSA Christmas Reflection - December 29

Catholic Charities USA   The Fifth Day in the Octave of Christmas Readings of the Day  Today we read in the First Letter of St. John that we are to keep the commandments of Jesus Christ if we profess to follow Him. The apostle’s articulation is clear – we must do more than simply say t…

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December 28, 2020 at 10:00 AM

CCUSA Christmas Reflection - December 28

Catholic Charities USA   Feast of the Holy Innocents, Martyrs Readings of the Day  “When Herod realized he had been deceived by the Magi, he became furious.  He ordered the massacre of all the boys in Bethlehem and its vicinity two years old and under.”  (Matthew 2:16) Yes, those boys …

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December 27, 2020 at 10:00 AM

CCUSA Christmas Reflection - December 27

Catholic Charities USA   Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph Readings of the Day  11 years today, my grandmother, Virginia, entered into eternal life at the age of 96 with my father and uncle standing at her side. I vividly remember that morning: waking up to the news and meeting my…

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December 26, 2020 at 10:00 AM

CCUSA Christmas Reflection - December 26

Catholic Charities USA   Feast of Saint Stephen Readings of the Day  I have always been fascinated by the lives of the Saints: Ordinary people who did extraordinary things with their lives. There’s so much to be learned and assured by their examples. As a permanent deacon, I am drawn t…

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December 25, 2020 at 10:00 AM

CCUSA Christmas Reflection - December 25

Catholic Charities USA   Christmas Day Readings of the Day  One of my favorite things in the buildup to Christmas is distributing presents from my parish's Angelic Gift drive. This year, we had double the number of parishioners in need, but I still got to wear a Santa hat and help them…

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December 24, 2020 at 10:00 AM

CCUSA Advent Reflection - December 24

Catholic Charities USA   Thursday of the Fourth Week of Advent Readings of the Day  “It’s almost here, it’s almost here!” A childlike joy sprung from my heart as I flipped my 2020 calendar and saw we were finally in December. Christmas is my most favorite of all holidays. As a child, e…

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December 23, 2020 at 6:40 PM

Merry Christmas 2020

In a year, when all of us have been challenged, it is difficult to offer greetings of Merry Christmas with the same enthusiasm of past years.  However, faithful witnesses like Mary always serve as an   In a year, when all of us have been challenged, it is difficult…

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December 23, 2020 at 10:00 AM

CCUSA Advent Reflection - December 23

Catholic Charities USA   Wednesday of the Fourth Week of Advent Readings of the Day  Late Advent is one of my favorite times of the year liturgically, primarily because of the wonderful characters who populate the Scripture readings, and in particular the strong female characters. Ther…

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December 22, 2020 at 6:47 PM

Washington Weekly Early Edition

December 22, 2020Inside this issue• CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly  CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly    Ahead of Christmas, Congress finished the nation's business with a flurry of legislati December 22, 2020 Inside this issue • CCUSA Presents the Washingt…

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December 22, 2020 at 10:01 AM

CCUSA Advent Reflection - December 22

Catholic Charities USA   Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Advent Readings of the Day  In today’s Gospel, Mary proclaims the greatness of the Lord in a canticle we know as the Magnificat. An early Church hymn, many see the Magnificat as a prayer of praise by Mary on her upcoming birth of J…

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December 21, 2020 at 3:31 PM

CCUSA Weekly Digest

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Weekly Digest. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!The Weekly Digest will return on January 5, 2021 Do you know someone who would be interested in receiving the Weekly Digest? Subscribe HERE. Highlights from CCUSA Save…

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December 21, 2020 at 10:01 AM

CCUSA Advent Reflection - December 21

Catholic Charities USA   Monday of the Fourth Week of Advent Readings of the Day  The Old Testament’s Song of Songs, an option for today’s first reading, makes some uncomfortable and uneasy with its expressive language. I suggest that this is because of a misunderstood and distorted cu…

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December 20, 2020 at 10:00 AM

CCUSA Advent Reflection - December 20

Catholic Charities USA   Fourth Sunday of Advent Readings of the Day  This has been a difficult year for most. But between the trauma of racial injustice and the horrors of COVID-19, it has been a truly tragic period for our brothers and sisters of color.  We are all in desperate need …

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December 19, 2020 at 10:00 AM

CCUSA Advent Reflection - December 19

Catholic Charities USA   Saturday of the Third Week of Advent Readings of the Day  Christmas is a time to celebrate the birth of Christ. But before Christ, there were several men and women who played important roles in preparing the way for the long-awaited Savior. Our readings today s…

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December 18, 2020 at 8:49 PM

Washington Weekly

December 18, 2020Inside this issue• CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly  CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly    There remains great uncertainty whether there will be a government shutdown or when th December 18, 2020 Inside this issue • CCUSA Presents the Washingt…

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December 18, 2020 at 10:01 AM

CCUSA Advent Reflection - December 18

Catholic Charities USA   Friday of the Third Week of Advent Readings of the Day  Through their shared Jewish tradition, Mary and Joseph would have known the coming Messiah would be the “righteous shoot to David” in whom “Justice shall flourish in his time.” We heard this proclaimed fro…

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December 17, 2020 at 10:00 AM

CCUSA Advent Reflection - December 17

Catholic Charities USA   Thursday of the Third Week of Advent Readings of the Day    Before learning about Jesus’ genealogy detailed in today’s Gospel, my eyes used to gloss over when encountering this Scripture.  Now I see it much like the genograms I create during intake sessions wit…

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December 16, 2020 at 10:00 AM

CCUSA Advent Reflection - December 16

Catholic Charities USA   Wednesday of the Third Week of Advent Readings of the Day  In the first reading today, we hear the prophet Isaiah share a message of God’s power and might.  We are reminded several times that God is the source of all creation and God is the path to justice.  As…

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December 15, 2020 at 10:00 AM

CCUSA Advent Reflection - December 15

Catholic Charities USA   Tuesday of the Third Week of Advent Readings of the Day  Advent is a time for preparation and for waiting. Mary and Joseph were waiting for the birth of Christ Jesus in Bethlehem. As we await Jesus' Second Coming, what better way to prepare our hearts than to s…

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December 14, 2020 at 3:30 PM

CCUSA Weekly Digest

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Weekly Digest. Jesus taught us to love him by first loving us,even to death on the cross.By loving us and holding us so dear,he stirred us to love himwho had first loved us to the end. ~ From a discourse On the Contem…

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December 14, 2020 at 10:01 AM

CCUSA Advent Reflection - December 14

Catholic Charities USA   Memorial of Saint John of the Cross Readings of the Day  St. Paul’s letter to the Corinthians is a strong reminder that the message he proclaims is the power of God in Jesus crucified and not elegant words of human wisdom. Paul says, “Rather, we speak God’s wis…

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December 13, 2020 at 10:01 AM

CCUSA Advent Reflection - December 13

Catholic Charities USA   Third Sunday of Advent Readings of the Day  Today is Gaudete Sunday, the day we finally get to light the pink candle on the Advent wreath. After months of tedium while sheltering-in-place or quarantining, there is palpable excitement in something as simple as l…

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December 12, 2020 at 10:01 AM

CCUSA Advent Reflection - December 12

Catholic Charities USA   Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe Readings of the Day  A few years ago I attended an art exhibition about the Spanish Conquest of Mexico. One painting depicted the period when Our Lady of Guadalupe appeared. It featured Aztec temples to the sun and moon being dism…

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December 11, 2020 at 9:46 PM

Washington Weekly

December 11, 2020Inside this issue• CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly  CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly   A looming lapse in government funding along with COVID aid talks dominated conversation December 11, 2020 Inside this issue • CCUSA Presents the Washingt…

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December 11, 2020 at 10:00 AM

CCUSA Advent Reflection - December 11

Catholic Charities USA   Friday of the Second Week of Advent Readings of the Day  How did Jesus process a bad day at the office? How do we process a bad day at the office? Whether we serve in housing, nutrition, counseling, resettlement, education, administration, or a parish setting, …

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December 10, 2020 at 10:00 AM

CCUSA Advent Reflection - December 10

Catholic Charities USA   Thursday of the Second Week of Advent Readings of the Day  In today’s reading, Isaiah reassures us that God grasps our hand and stands with us no matter what. God provides us with what we need to create a loving, just and peaceful world where human dignity is p…

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December 9, 2020 at 10:00 AM

CCUSA Advent Reflection - December 9

Catholic Charities USA   Wednesday of the Second Week of Advent Readings of the Day  It’s mighty easy to feel the weight of the world on our shoulders as we give our best talent, energy, and “heart” to the service of those many people who need assistance in our daily ministries. We try…

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December 8, 2020 at 12:30 PM

Catholic Social MInistry Gathering - Registration Open

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA Dear colleague in ministry, Registration is now open for the USCCB's Catholic Social Ministry Gathering, of which Catholic Charities USA is a major sponsor:   Register Now for the 2021 Catholic Social Ministry Gat…

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December 8, 2020 at 10:01 AM

CCUSA Advent Reflection - December 08

Catholic Charities USA   Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception Readings of the Day  Today, on this Feast of the Immaculate Conception, we acknowledge and celebrate Mary’s conception, free from the stain of original sin. It’s easy to imagine that without this stain, Mary’s “yes” to God…

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