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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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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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