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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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December 7, 2020 at 4:07 PM

USDA Convening - Faith Fellowship and Food Security

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA Dear colleague in ministry, Given your responsibility for parish social ministry, please take note of the following opportunity from the US Department of Agriculture, featuring Jane Stenson and Kim Mazyk of Cathol…

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December 7, 2020 at 3:31 PM

CCUSA Weekly Digest

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Weekly Digest. Like the deer that yearnsfor running streams,so my soul is yearningfor you, my God. Psalm 42:1 Do you know someone who would be interested in receiving the Weekly Digest? Subscribe HERE. Highlights from…

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December 7, 2020 at 10:00 AM

CCUSA Advent Reflection - December 07

Catholic Charities USA   Memorial of Saint Ambrose Readings of the Day  As we continue our Advent journey, we sometimes need to stop and remember why we are doing what we are doing. Advent helps us prepare our hearts and minds for the second coming of Christ and the celebration of Chri…

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December 6, 2020 at 10:00 AM

CCUSA Advent Reflection - December 06

Catholic Charities USA   Second Sunday of Advent Readings of the Day  “I have baptized you with the water; he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.” [Mk 1:8] This Christmas, many of us will receive cards adorned with a white dove, the traditional symbol of peace and the Holy Spirit. S…

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December 5, 2020 at 10:00 AM

CCUSA Advent Reflection - December 05

Catholic Charities USA   Saturday of the First Week of Advent Readings of the Day  As my time volunteering with The Society of St. Vincent de Paul grows, so has my understanding of today’s gospel. When I began visiting people in need, I found myself intimidated by the most difficult ca…

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December 4, 2020 at 7:51 PM

Washington Weekly

December 4, 2020Inside this issue• CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly  CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly    Dueling deadlines mark another frantic week in Washington.Lawmakers continue discussion December 4, 2020 Inside this issue • CCUSA Presents the Washingto…

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December 4, 2020 at 6:24 PM

Webinar - Parish Engagement with the Dignity of Work

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA Dear colleague in ministry, Given your responsibility for parish social ministry, you may be interested in this upcoming webinar from Catholic Charities USA, featuring Aimee Shelide Mayer of the Catholic Labor Net…

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December 4, 2020 at 10:01 AM

CCUSA Advent Reflection - December 04

Catholic Charities USA   Friday of the First Week of Advent Readings of the Day  Many of us growing up might remember being told that we shouldn’t draw attention to ourselves, for doing so perhaps implied an inflated ego or vanity. I don’t know if Jesus was taught this by Mary and Jose…

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December 3, 2020 at 10:00 AM

CCUSA Advent Reflection - December 03

Catholic Charities USA   Memorial of Saint Francis Xavier Readings of the Day  It is hard not to notice themes of building up and being torn down in the reading from Isaiah and the Gospel of Matthew today. In the ancient world, fortifications were matters of life and death; some invadi…

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December 2, 2020 at 3:24 PM

Giving Tuesday 2020 has come to an end

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA Doing good should feel good. Another #GivingTuesday has come and gone. If you made a gift this year, we thank you for participating.  If you didn't get …

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December 2, 2020 at 10:00 AM

CCUSA Advent Reflection - December 02

Catholic Charities USA   Wednesday of the First Week of Advent Readings of the Day  Recently, I entered my best friends' home for only the second time since the onset of the pandemic. Sorrowful to not see them and their children (whom I deeply love!), I am grateful they chose Catholic …

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December 1, 2020 at 12:46 PM

Re: Ordinary people coming together to do great things.

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA // I know you're busy, can you spare a minute? Today is #GivingTuesday – the day when we all come together and support the causes in our community that are…

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November 30, 2020 at 10:08 PM

Tomorrow is the big giving day!

Catholic Charities USA Can we count on your tomorrow? In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than…

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November 30, 2020 at 3:30 PM

CCUSA Weekly Digest

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Weekly Digest. The message of the cross is complete absurdity to those who are headed for ruin,but to us who are experiencing salvation it is the power of God. 1 Cor 1:18 Do you know someone who would be interested in…

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November 30, 2020 at 12:46 PM

Coming together to help families in need

Catholic Charities USA   Catholic Charities USA Joining together to do good In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself s…

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November 30, 2020 at 10:00 AM

CCUSA Advent Reflection - November 30

Catholic Charities USA   Feast of Saint Andrew, Apostle Readings of the Day  At first read, today’s Gospel wasn’t that inspiring to me. Jesus walked by the sea and invited some guys to follow him. Since I know the story, I know great things are coming but the beginning is not too excit…

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November 29, 2020 at 10:00 AM

CCUSA Advent Reflection - November 29

Catholic Charities USA   First Sunday of Advent Readings of the Day  This year has felt like a strange, dark trip away from life as we know it. Although literally stuck at home, I feel akin to the man Mark describes, who leaves his home – I’ve long left the home of old-normal. Loss of …

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November 25, 2020 at 8:52 PM

This Thanksgiving, we are grateful for you.

Catholic Charities USA What are you thankful for? "Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever." 1 Chronicles 16:34   This Thanksgiving we pause to count our ble…

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November 25, 2020 at 2:40 PM

Thanksgiving blessings to you

We must consider how to rouse one another to love and good works.We should not stay away from our assembly, as is the custom of some, but encourage one another, and this all the more as you see the da   We must consider how to rouse one another to love and good wor…

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November 23, 2020 at 3:30 PM

CCUSA Weekly Digest

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Weekly Digest. When I found your words, I devoured them;they became my joy and the happiness of my heart,Because I bore your name, O Lord, God of hosts. Jer 15:16 Do you know someone who would be interested in receivi…

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November 23, 2020 at 1:13 PM

CCUSA Weekly Digest

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Weekly Digest. Them I will bring to my holy mountainand make joyful in my house of prayer;Their holocausts and sacrificeswill be acceptable on my altar,For my house shall be calleda house of prayer for all peoples.  I…

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November 20, 2020 at 9:06 PM

Washington Weekly

November 20, 2020Inside this issue• CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly  CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly   Lawmakers ­left town for the Thanksgiving recess without much progress on a coronavirus November 20, 2020 Inside this issue • CCUSA Presents the Washingt…

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November 20, 2020 at 12:55 PM

Save the Date | Giving Tuesday 2020

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA Join Together On Tuesday, December 1st, Catholic Charities USA is participating in #GivingTuesday, a day dedicated to joining together to share our gifts wi…

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November 16, 2020 at 3:31 PM

CCUSA Weekly Digest

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Weekly Digest. I am the light of the world, says the Lord;whoever follows me will have the light of life. Jn 8:12 Do you know someone who would be interested in receiving the Weekly Digest? Subscribe HERE. Highlights …

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November 13, 2020 at 7:51 PM

Washington Weekly

November 13, 2020Inside this issue• CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly  CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly    This week the presidential election concluded, while COVID-19 continues to dominate co November 13, 2020 Inside this issue • CCUSA Presents the Washingt…

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November 11, 2020 at 4:20 PM

Honoring and praying for those who served

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA A special day for our Veterans   Happy Veteran's Day Today we thank all of the men and women that served their country honorably. Have a …

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November 9, 2020 at 3:46 PM

CCUSA Weekly Digest

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Weekly Digest. Them I will bring to my holy mountainand make joyful in my house of prayer;Their holocausts and sacrificeswill be acceptable on my altar,For my house shall be calleda house of prayer for all peoples.  I…

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November 9, 2020 at 3:31 PM

CCUSA Weekly Digest

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Weekly Digest. Them I will bring to my holy mountainand make joyful in my house of prayer;Their holocausts and sacrificeswill be acceptable on my altar,For my house shall be calleda house of prayer for all peoples.  I…

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November 6, 2020 at 8:32 PM

Washington Weekly

November 6, 2020Inside this issue• CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly  CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly    All eyes are fixated on the presidential election as both candidates remain short of th November 6, 2020 Inside this issue • CCUSA Presents the Washingto…

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November 2, 2020 at 7:54 PM

May the Souls of our Dearly Departed Rest in Peace

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA Praying for your departed loved ones   Have a Blessed All Souls Day   In the eyes of the foolish they seeme…

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November 2, 2020 at 3:30 PM

CCUSA Weekly Digest

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Weekly Digest. If we believe that Jesus died and rose,God will bring forth with him from the deadthose also who have fallen asleep believing in him. 1 Thess 4:14 Do you know someone who would be interested in receivin…

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November 1, 2020 at 12:12 PM

Have a Blessed All Saints Day

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA Have a blessed All Saints day   All Saints in Heaven, pray for us   Therefore, since we are surrounded by s…

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October 30, 2020 at 6:28 PM

Washington Weekly

October 30, 2020Inside this issue• CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly  CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly   This week Congress failed to pass another round of coronavirus aid relief, a hurricane s October 30, 2020 Inside this issue • CCUSA Presents the Washingto…

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October 26, 2020 at 2:30 PM

CCUSA Weekly Digest

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Weekly Digest. Your word, O Lord, is truth;consecrate us in the truth. Jn 17:17b, 17a Do you know someone who would be interested in receiving the Weekly Digest? Subscribe HERE. Highlights from CCUSA 2020 AIDE is Virt…

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October 23, 2020 at 7:54 PM

Washington Weekly

October 23, 2020Inside this issue• CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly  CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly   This week coronavirus aid discussions trickled along while historic unemployment numbers October 23, 2020 Inside this issue • CCUSA Presents the Washingto…

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October 16, 2020 at 5:32 PM

Washington Weekly

October 16, 2020Inside this issue• CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly  CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly    Coronavirus discussions crawled along this week with a pre-election deal remaining unce October 16, 2020 Inside this issue • CCUSA Presents the Washingto…

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October 16, 2020 at 4:20 PM

USCCB - Lay Ecclesial Ministry Survey

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA Dear colleague in ministry, The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) would like to learn more about the realities facing lay ecclesial ministers across the country. To achieve that, the USCCB has c…

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October 12, 2020 at 2:30 PM

CCUSA Weekly Digest

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Weekly Digest. If today you hear his voice,harden not your hearts. Ps 95:8 Do you know someone who would be interested in receiving the Weekly Digest? Subscribe HERE. Highlights from CCUSA CCUSA affordable housing ins…

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October 9, 2020 at 7:41 PM

Washington Weekly

October 9, 2020Inside this issue• CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly  CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly   The dominant news out of Washington this week saw Coronavirus aid talks end abruptly, the October 9, 2020 Inside this issue • CCUSA Presents the Washington…

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