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January 7, 2022 at 2:00 PM

Washington Weekly

January 6, 2022Inside this issue• CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly• Faith and the Common Good• Trivia• Connections  CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly   Overview: The passing of the Build Back B January 6, 2022 Inside this issue • CCUSA Presents the Washington …

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January 3, 2022 at 3:30 PM

CCUSA Weekly Digest

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Weekly Digest. Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali,the way to the sea, beyond the Jordan,Galilee of the Gentiles,the people who sit in darknesshave seen a great light,on those dwelling in a land overshadowed by deathl…

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January 1, 2022 at 10:00 AM

CCUSA Christmas Reflection - January 1

Catholic Charities USA     The Octave Day of Christmas Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God Readings of the Day Happy New Year! Let’s begin today slowing down to read and reflect. Breathing out 2021 and breathing in hope for 2022. May “The LORD bless you and keep you! The LORD let his f…

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December 31, 2021 at 10:00 AM

CCUSA Christmas Reflection - December 31

Catholic Charities USA     The Seventh Day in the Octave of Christmas Readings of the Day As I reflect on the Gospel reading this New Year's Eve, verses 4-5 stood out to me: “What came to be through him was life, and this life was the light of the human race; the light shines in the dark…

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December 30, 2021 at 10:00 AM

CCUSA Christmas Reflection - December 30

Catholic Charities USA     The Sixth Day in the Octave of Christmas Readings of the Day We’re all familiar with hearing about the Presentation of the Lord during the Christmas season, and always when we pray the fourth Joyful Mystery of the Rosary. Along with Simeon, there was an elderly…

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December 29, 2021 at 10:00 AM

CCUSA Christmas Reflection - December 29

Catholic Charities USA     The Fifth Day in the Octave of Christmas Readings of the Day Take a moment right now to pause and remember the reasons why you started your position. Why were you called to work in ministry? What put you in this chair?  Who were you called to help?  How were yo…

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December 28, 2021 at 10:01 AM

CCUSA Christmas Reflection - December 28

Catholic Charities USA     Feast of the Holy Innocents Readings of the Day For many people, Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. Personally, I love listening to instrumental Christmas music while sitting by a fire reading a book underneath the soft glow of twinkling lights. …

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December 27, 2021 at 10:00 AM

CCUSA Christmas Reflection - December 27

Catholic Charities USA     Feast of Saint John, Apostle and Evangelist Readings of the Day In today’s first reading, we get a glimpse of the intimate relationship that Saint John had with Jesus.  John’s words, “…what we have seen with our eyes, what we looked upon and touched with our ha…

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December 26, 2021 at 10:00 AM

CCUSA Advent Reflection - December 26

Catholic Charities USA     Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Readings of the Day  On this Sunday after Christmas and during a time of year where family is so significant, we recognize and honor- fittingly so- the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. The Church tradition…

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December 25, 2021 at 11:19 AM

CCUSA Advent Reflection - December 25

Catholic Charities USA     Christmas Day Readings of the Day  For many of us, the cards have been sent and received, the gifts wrapped and now opened, the meal around the table perhaps still anticipated.  We have sung the carols of rejoicing in our parishes.  But what does this confoundin…

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December 24, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Merry Christmas

"For today in the city of Davida savior has been born for you who is Messiah and Lord.And this will be a sign for you:you will find an infant wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger. Lk 2:1     "For today in the city of Davida savior has been born for you …

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December 24, 2021 at 10:00 AM

CCUSA Advent Reflection - December 24

Catholic Charities USA     Friday of the Fourth Week of Advent Readings of the Day  "The Lord comes that we might find him in this world of ours." Laudato Si' #236 Today we hear the first words from Zachariah after nine months of muted silence. I can’t help but chuckle a little at the tho…

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December 23, 2021 at 10:00 AM

CCUSA Advent Reflection - December 23

Catholic Charities USA     Thursday of the Fourth Week of Advent Readings of the Day  Today’s responsorial psalm refrain provides a poignant message that I often need to slow down and reflect upon: “Lift up your heads and see; your redemption is near at hand.” “Lift up your heads.” How o…

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December 22, 2021 at 7:43 PM

New Parish Social Ministry Resources

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA Here are three timely resources intended for parish social ministries: To observe Poverty Awareness Month in January, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis has published a daily reflection bookle…

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December 22, 2021 at 10:00 AM

CCUSA Advent Reflection - December 22

Catholic Charities USA     Wednesday of the Fourth Week of Advent Readings of the Day  Mary had just arrived and greeted her cousin Elizabeth. Scripture says, “(T)he babe leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.” Elizabeth then blesses Mary and affirms Mary’s fai…

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December 21, 2021 at 10:01 AM

CCUSA Advent Reflection - December 21

Catholic Charities USA     Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Advent Readings of the Day  In today’s Gospel we witness Elizabeth, through the Holy Spirit, recognizing Jesus in Mary’s womb. We also hear Elizabeth affirm to Mary that she is blessed because she believed that what was spoken to he…

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December 20, 2021 at 3:31 PM

CCUSA Weekly Digest

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Weekly Digest. O Key of David,O royal Power of Israel,controlling at your will the gate of heaven:Come, break down the prison walls of deathfor those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death;and lead your captive …

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December 20, 2021 at 10:00 AM

CCUSA Advent Reflection - December 20

Catholic Charities USA     Monday of the Fourth Week of Advent Readings of the Day  We see Ahaz seek security through human counsel, not Yahweh, and this becomes his downfall; he forms alliances with his enemy in the hope he will not be killed. He will not even ask God for a sign or direc…

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December 19, 2021 at 10:00 AM

CCUSA Advent Reflection - December 19

Catholic Charities USA     Fourth Sunday of Advent Readings of the Day  In today’s reading, we see Mary travelling to the hill country in haste where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted her cousin Elizabeth.  After hearing Mary’s voice, the infant in Elizabeth’s womb leaped.   …

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December 18, 2021 at 10:00 AM

CCUSA Advent Reflection - December 18

Catholic Charities USA     Saturday of the Third Week of Advent Readings of the Day  In today’s Psalm we hear: “For he shall rescue the poor when he cries out, and the afflicted when he has no one to help him.” While writing this reflection, our area of the country is trying to absorb wha…

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December 17, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Washington Weekly

December 16, 2021Inside this issue• CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly• Faith and the Common Good• Trivia• Connections  CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly   Overview: This week, the debt ceiling w December 16, 2021 Inside this issue • CCUSA Presents the Washingto…

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December 17, 2021 at 10:00 AM

CCUSA Advent Reflection - December 17

Catholic Charities USA     Friday of the Third Week of Advent Readings of the Day  Advent has always been a time of joy-filled anticipation for me, and I love everything about the season: the hope-filled liturgies, the festive decorations, and especially planning out special Christmas gif…

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December 16, 2021 at 10:00 AM

CCUSA Advent Reflection - December 16

Catholic Charities USA     Thursday of the Third Week of Advent Readings of the Day  Today’s readings share a similar story of women unable to conceive.  In biblical times, the inability to conceive a child would have been a source of shame for married women.  But as we see in both storie…

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December 15, 2021 at 10:00 AM

CCUSA Advent Reflection - December 15

Catholic Charities USA     Wednesday of the Third Week of Advent Readings of the Day  Imagine waking up to headlines that read: “Good News Today – Blind See; Lame Walk; Deaf Hear; Justice Descends on World!”  What a contrast to our real headlines: Fire Engulfs Town; Pandemic Deaths Rise; …

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December 14, 2021 at 10:00 AM

CCUSA Advent Reflection - December 14

Catholic Charities USA     Memorial of Saint John of the Cross Readings of the Day  The Church celebrates St. John of the Cross on December 14; he is one of only six saints (a list that includes Ss. Andrew, Francis Xavier, Ambrose, Lucy, and Mary) whose feast day bumps the celebration of …

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December 13, 2021 at 10:00 AM

CCUSA Advent Reflection - December 13

Catholic Charities USA   Memorial of Saint Lucy Readings of the Day  Having been named Lucio, I grew up very aware of my patron saint, Saint Lucy. It was difficult, however, as I was the only boy in my Catholic grade school class who had a female patron saint. I was teased and often ca…

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December 12, 2021 at 10:00 AM

CCUSA Advent Reflection - December 12

Catholic Charities USA     Third Sunday of Advent Readings of the Day  Last year, I came across an Internet meme that offered this simple, two-step approach to evangelization: First, tell people that you are Christian; second, don’t be a jerk. It made me laugh, but it also struck a chord.…

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December 11, 2021 at 10:00 AM

CCUSA Advent Reflection - December 11

Catholic Charities USA     Saturday of the Second Week of Advent Readings of the Day  I don’t know about you, but I could use some Elijah zeal right now. I am weary. It’s not the frenzy of the Christmas season. It’s our work. I’m guessing that the folks you see may be in a similar situati…

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December 10, 2021 at 4:22 PM

Washington Weekly

December 10, 2021Inside this issue• CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly• Faith and the Common Good• Trivia• Connections  CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly   Overview: Government funding has been e December 10, 2021 Inside this issue • CCUSA Presents the Washingto…

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December 10, 2021 at 10:00 AM

CCUSA Advent Reflection - December 10

Catholic Charities USA     Friday of the Second Week of Advent Readings of the Day  A good question to ponder this Advent is: How do we come to know the wisdom of God? In today’s Gospel, Jesus teaches that “Wisdom is vindicated by her works.” Perhaps this means that to understand the wisd…

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December 8, 2021 at 10:01 AM

CCUSA Advent Reflection - December 8

Catholic Charities USA   Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception Readings of the Day  In the early days of Advent, the Church celebrates the patronal feast for the United States: the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. Our country has been dedicated to Mary over the years and the Ba…

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December 7, 2021 at 10:00 AM

CCUSA Advent Reflection - December 7

Catholic Charities USA   Memorial of Saint Ambrose Readings of the Day  Today’s gospel starts with a question, “What is your opinion?”  Jesus is asking us to ponder the intended meaning of the parable he’s telling.  He speaks of an owner with 100 sheep where one has gone astray.  Conve…

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December 6, 2021 at 3:30 PM

CCUSA Weekly Digest

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Weekly Digest. Here is your God,he comes with vindication;With divine recompensehe comes to save you.Then will the eyes of the blind be opened,the ears of the deaf be cleard;Then will the lame leap like a stag,then the…

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December 6, 2021 at 10:00 AM

CCUSA Advent Reflection - December 6

Catholic Charities USA   Monday of the Second Week of Advent Readings of the Day Today many Catholics around the world celebrate the Feast of St. Nicholas, a saint known for his generosity and faith. He is often commemorated through gift-giving or other acts of kindness. There’s somet…

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December 5, 2021 at 10:01 AM

CCUSA Advent Reflection - December 5

Catholic Charities USA   Second Sunday of Advent Readings of the Day Advent is relentless about drawing us back to joy.  A few days ago, I was talking with my colleagues about the balance between being angry about injustice and holding on to hope.  I mentioned that it sounds like the …

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December 4, 2021 at 10:00 AM

CCUSA Advent Reflection - December 4

Catholic Charities USA   Saturday of the First Week of Advent Readings of the Day  In the opening line of today’s Gospel, we hear that “Jesus’ heart was moved with pity.”  He was filled with compassion for those who were troubled.  The word compassion is used many times within the New …

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December 3, 2021 at 7:21 PM

Washington Weekly

December 3, 2021Inside this issue• CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly• Faith and the Common Good• Trivia• Connections  CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly   Overview: This week, both the House and December 3, 2021 Inside this issue • CCUSA Presents the Washington…

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December 3, 2021 at 10:00 AM

CCUSA Advent Reflection - December 3

Catholic Charities USA   Memorial of Saint Francis Xavier Readings of the Day The eyes, as the old saying goes, are the windows to the soul. But if they truly are windows, they also enable us to look outwards, to see the light. This powerful symbolism is a recurring theme in Scripture…

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December 2, 2021 at 10:00 AM

CCUSA Advent Reflection - December 2

Catholic Charities USA   Thursday of the First Week of Advent Readings of the Day  If HGTV’s “House Hunters” is any indication, a home’s foundation really matters. If a house is on a floodplain, fault line, or has been ignored for too long, that could mean costly repairs in the near or…

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December 1, 2021 at 10:00 AM

CCUSA Advent Reflection - December 1

Catholic Charities USA   Wednesday of the First Week of Advent Readings of the Day  Since my office is located in my parish church building, today's Psalm response rings true for me in a very tangible way: "I shall live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life." However, "the h…

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November 30, 2021 at 10:00 AM

CCUSA Advent Reflection - November 30

Catholic Charities USA   Feast of Saint Andrew, Apostle Readings of the Day   Today we celebrate the heritage of St. Andrew the apostle. Andrew was a simple fisherman when he was called by Jesus, a good man invited to be more. He didn’t know where his immediate response to hand his ne…

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November 29, 2021 at 3:30 PM

CCUSA Weekly Digest

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Weekly Digest. Come and save us, Lord our God;let your face shine upon us, that we may be saved. Ps 80:4 Do you know someone who would be interested in receiving the Weekly Digest? Subscribe HERE. Highlights from CCUSA…

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November 29, 2021 at 10:01 AM

CCUSA Advent Reflection - November 29

Catholic Charities USA   Monday of the First Week of Advent Readings of the Day  A centurion, a man of authority, asks Jesus to heal his servant.  He knows that Jesus needs to only “say the word and my servant will be healed.”   Jesus healed the servant at the request of the centurion.…

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November 28, 2021 at 10:01 AM

CCUSA Advent Reflection - November 28

Catholic Charities USA   First Sunday of Advent Readings of the Day  Anticipation – that’s the word that comes to me as I pray over the readings for this first day of Advent.  Seems to me that our society begins preparing to celebrate Christmas earlier each year.  This autumn, as suppl…

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November 25, 2021 at 3:00 AM

Thanksgiving Blessings to You

"Every event and need can become an offering of thanksgiving."(Catechism of the Catholic Church, No. 2638)"The prayer of thanksgivingalways begins with recognizing that 'grace precedes us.'We were tho "Every event and need can become an offering of thanksgiving."(Catechism of the Catholic C…

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November 22, 2021 at 3:30 PM

CCUSA Weekly Digest

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Weekly Digest. I will espouse you to me forever:I will espouse you in right and in justice,in love and in mercy;I will espouse you in fidelity,and you shall know the Lord. Hos 2:21-22 Do you know someone who would be i…

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November 19, 2021 at 7:33 PM

Washington Weekly

November 19, 2021Inside this issue• CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly• Faith and the Common Good• Trivia• Connections  CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly   Overview: This morning, the House voted November 19, 2021 Inside this issue • CCUSA Presents the Washingto…

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November 17, 2021 at 12:30 PM

Parish Social MInistry News and Notes - November 17

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA   Register now for the 2022 Catholic Social Ministry Gathering! CCUSA is a proud sponsor of the annual Catholic Social Ministry Gathering of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. This year's event, "Justice at …

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November 15, 2021 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 f…

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November 15, 2021 at 12:30 PM

Daily Advent and Christmas Reflections from CCUSA

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA   Daily Advent and Christmas Reflections from Catholic Charities USA For several years now, Catholic Charities USA has published daily reflections during Advent and Lent which are distributed by email each morn…

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