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April 22, 2022 at 7:35 PM

Washington Weekly

April 22, 2022Inside this issue• CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly• Faith and the Common Good• Trivia• Connections  CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly   Overview: Congress remains on Easter reces April 22, 2022 Inside this issue • CCUSA Presents the Washington W…

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April 18, 2022 at 2:31 PM

CCUSA Weekly Digest

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Weekly Digest. This is the day the LORD has made;let us be glad and rejoice in it. Ps 118:24 Do you know someone who would be interested in receiving the Weekly Digest? Subscribe HERE. Highlights from CCUSA REGISTRATIO…

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April 17, 2022 at 9:00 AM

CCUSA Easter Day reflection

Catholic Charities USA   Easter Sunday Readings of the Day Today’s gospel is about coming to understand the Resurrection by processing what the empty tomb might mean. The gospel starts out with Mary Magdalene coming to the tomb early in the morning while it was still dark. Mary…

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April 16, 2022 at 11:37 AM

CCUSA Lent Reflection - April 16

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Daily Reflections. Holy Saturday   There is something about this day! It has no assigned scriptural readings. Mass is not celebrated. There are, at least in the Western Church, no designated rituals or devotions. It …

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April 15, 2022 at 3:03 PM

Easter Blessings

He is risen!Dear Subscribers to Washington Weekly:Good Friday is so-called not to glorify crucifixion but to adore and bless Jesus for his sacrifice, by which he redeemed the world. Jesus "humbled him    He is risen!Dear Subscribers to Washington Weekly:Good Friday i…

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April 15, 2022 at 9:00 AM

CCUSA Lent Reflection - April 15

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Daily Reflections. Good Friday of the Lord's Passion Readings of the Day “All is gift.” St. Ignatius of Loyola is known for saying this, and Ignatian spirituality carries this message forward, inviting us to find God …

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April 14, 2022 at 9:00 AM

CCUSA Lent Reflection - April 14

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Daily Reflections. Holy Thurdsay Readings of the Day Of all of this week’s liturgies, it always seemed to me that today’s - The Mass of the Lord’s Supper – was for those with Jesus the “calm before the storm” before t…

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April 13, 2022 at 3:22 PM

CCUSA Webinar - Helping Parishes Open a Food Pantry

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA Helping Parishes Open a Food Pantry April 25, 2022, 3:00 pm EST Register Here Learn how to help parishes open food pantries from successful operations associated with two Catholic Charities agencies. Both agency…

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April 13, 2022 at 9:01 AM

CCUSA Lent Reflection - April 13

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Daily Reflections. Wednesday of Holy Week Readings of the Day The story of love and betrayal haunts the gospel today. Judas Iscariot is about to hand Jesus over to his death. How can someone who lived with Jesus for t…

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April 12, 2022 at 9:01 AM

CCUSA Lent Reflection - April 12

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Daily Reflections. Tuesday of Holy Week Readings of the Day Easter is only days away. Yet, for some of us, the joy of that miraculous day seems very distant. We are overwhelmed by the signs of our times: anoth…

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April 11, 2022 at 2:30 PM

CCUSA Weekly Digest

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Weekly Digest. I was like a trustful lamb being led to the slaughter-house,not knowing the schemes they were plotting against me... (Jer 11:19) Do you know someone who would be interested in receiving the Weekly Digest…

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April 11, 2022 at 12:53 PM

CCUSA Lent Reflection - April 11

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Daily Reflections. Monday of Holy Week Readings of the Day “The house was full of the fragrance of oil,” as Mary of Bethany anointed Jesus, acknowledging her belief that he is the Christ, the anointed one, from …

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April 10, 2022 at 9:01 AM

CCUSA Lent Reflection - April 10

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Daily Reflections. Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion Readings of the Day One technique of the practice of Lectio Divina is to reflect upon the Word of God from the perspective of the participants of the story: t…

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April 9, 2022 at 9:00 AM

CCUSA Lent Reflection - April 9

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Daily Reflections. Saturday of the Fifth Week of Lent Readings of the Day As we enter into this final week of Lent, our readings leave us with the distinct feeling that something big is about to happen. The disp…

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April 8, 2022 at 6:06 PM

Washington Weekly

April 8, 2022Inside this issue• CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly• Faith and the Common Good• Trivia• Connections  CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly   Overview: Congress begins a two-week recess April 8, 2022 Inside this issue • CCUSA Presents the Washington We…

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April 8, 2022 at 9:00 AM

CCUSA Lent Reflection - April 8

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Daily Reflections. Friday of the Fifth Week of Lent Readings of the Day Today’s first reading and Gospel passage start with blunt statements. The first reading from Jeremiah begins: “Yes, I hear the whisperings …

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April 7, 2022 at 9:00 AM

CCUSA Lent Reflection - April 7

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Daily Reflections. Thursday of the Fifth Week of Lent Readings of the Day As someone with chronic anxiety, one of most liberating moments in my spiritual journey was, paradoxically, the day I realized that I wou…

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April 6, 2022 at 9:01 AM

CCUSA Lent Reflection - April 6

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Daily Reflections. Wednesday of the Fifth Week of Lent Readings of the Day Today’s first reading challenges us to place obedience to God before all else.  In one of the Bible’s most dramatic stories, Shadrach, M…

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April 5, 2022 at 9:00 AM

CCUSA Lent Reflection - April 5

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Daily Reflections. Tuesday of the Fifth Week of Lent Readings of the Day “…with their patience worn out by the journey, the people complained against God and Moses” (Num 21:4). Who doesn’t have sympathy for the …

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April 4, 2022 at 2:30 PM

CCUSA Weekly Digest

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Weekly Digest. I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked man, says the Lord,but rather in his conversion, that he may live. Ez 33:11 Do you know someone who would be interested in receiving the Weekly Digest? Subsc…

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April 4, 2022 at 9:01 AM

CCUSA Lent Reflection - April 4

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Daily Reflections. Monday of the Fifth Week of Lent Readings of the Day A common thread runs through today's readings: all speak of darkness in our world, and the challenge we face when we must “walk in the dark…

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April 3, 2022 at 9:00 AM

CCUSA Lent Reflection - April 3

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Daily Reflections. Fifth Sunday of Lent Readings of the Day Today’s readings are about death, faith, and resurrection. The possibility of resurrection for those who seek Christ. The possibility of resurrection i…

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April 2, 2022 at 9:01 AM

CCUSA Lent Reflection - April 2

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Daily Reflections. Saturday of the Fourth Week of Lent Readings of the Day Upon reading the Psalm today, “O Lord, my God, in you I take refuge,” I thought of the millions of people around the world looking for r…

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April 1, 2022 at 6:26 PM

Washington Weekly

April 1, 2022Inside this issue• CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly• Faith and the Common Good• Trivia• Connections  CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly   Overview: CCUSA hosted its annual spring ga April 1, 2022 Inside this issue • CCUSA Presents the Washington We…

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April 1, 2022 at 9:00 AM

CCUSA Lent Reflection - April 1

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Daily Reflections. Friday of the Fourth Week of Lent Readings of the Day “One does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes forth from the mouth of God.” This verse is the Gospel acclamation for to…

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March 31, 2022 at 9:01 AM

CCUSA Lent Reflection - March 31

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Daily Reflections. Thursday of the Fourth Week of Lent Readings of the Day Two important lessons stand out to me in today’s first reading. The first is idolatry; the second is God’s mercy. As we progress throug…

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March 30, 2022 at 9:00 AM

CCUSA Lent Reflection - March 30

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Daily Reflections. Wednesday of the Fourth Week of Lent Readings of the Day Father’s Day is one of my favorite holidays because being a dad is one of my most important roles (second only to “Child of God” and “…

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March 29, 2022 at 9:00 AM

CCUSA Lent Reflection - March 29

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Daily Reflections. Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Lent Readings of the Day In our Gospel today, we hear of a man who had been sick for over 38 years, waiting at the side of the pool to be cured. He waited and pr…

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March 28, 2022 at 2:31 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. Am 5:14 Do you know someone who would be interested in receiving the Weekly Digest? Subscribe HERE. Highlights from CCUSA O'Grad…

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March 28, 2022 at 9:00 AM

CCUSA Lent Reflection - March 28

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Daily Reflections. Monday of the Fourth Week of Lent Readings of the Day “I will praise you, Lord, for you have rescued me.” These beautiful words of the psalmist truly speak to the work we are privileged to do…

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March 27, 2022 at 9:00 AM

CCUSA Lent Reflection - March 27

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Daily Reflections. Fourth Sunday of Lent Readings of the Day Lent can be a difficult time for many people, and holding the three practices of Lent (prayer, fasting, and almsgiving) can be challenging.  It is …

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March 26, 2022 at 9:00 AM

CCUSA Lent Reflection - March 26

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Daily Reflections. Saturday of the Third Week of Lent Readings of the Day Do we humbly seek God's mercy? Do we show mercy to others, especially those we find difficult to love and forgive?  Each day at Catholi…

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March 25, 2022 at 6:34 PM

Washington Weekly

March 25, 2022Inside this issue• CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly• Faith and the Common Good• Trivia• Connections  CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly   Overview: Washington's focus has been on t March 25, 2022 Inside this issue • CCUSA Presents the Washington W…

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March 25, 2022 at 9:00 AM

CCUSA Lent Reflection - March 25

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Daily Reflections. Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord Readings of the Day The account of the angel Gabriel coming to visit Mary and sharing with her the good news that she was going to be the mother of …

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March 24, 2022 at 9:00 AM

CCUSA Lent Reflection - March 24

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Daily Reflections. Thursday of the Third Week of Lent Readings of the Day At first glance today’s readings point to divisions and turmoil, much like what we see and experience in our communities, our nation, a…

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March 23, 2022 at 9:00 AM

CCUSA Lent Reflection - March 23

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Daily Reflections. Wednesday of the Third Week of Lent Readings of the Day Today’s readings are about the law. Moses spoke to the fledgling Hebrew peoples, offering them the law as a way to live together. Jes…

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March 22, 2022 at 9:00 AM

CCUSA Lent Reflection - March 22

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Daily Reflections. Tuesday of the Third Week of Lent Readings of the Day If you’re like me, you may try to avoid seeing yourself in Matthew’s Gospel today.  You may look at your life, your devotion to working w…

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March 21, 2022 at 2:30 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. See Ps 130:5, 7 Do you know someone who would be interested in receiving the Weekly Digest? Subscribe HERE. Hi…

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March 21, 2022 at 9:00 AM

CCUSA Lent Reflection - March 21

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Daily Reflections. Monday of the Third Week of Lent Readings of the Day In today’s reading, like many others, I identify with the fool. Naaman, with all his earthly clout, didn’t believe Elisha’s simple request…

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March 20, 2022 at 9:00 AM

CCUSA Lent Reflection - March 20

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Daily Reflections. Third Sunday of Lent Readings of the Day A few weeks ago, some co-workers and I took part in our community’s Point-in-Time count, when hundreds of volunteers are sent out in the middle of the…

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March 19, 2022 at 12:17 PM

CCUSA Lent Reflection - March 19

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Daily Reflections. Solemnity of Saint Joseph Readings of the Day About thirty years ago, we lost sight of our very young daughter in an airport. We turned around after gathering our bags at the security checkp…

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March 18, 2022 at 4:00 PM

Washington Weekly

March 17, 2022Inside this issue• CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly• Faith and the Common Good• Trivia• Connections  CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly   Overview: President Biden signed into law March 17, 2022 Inside this issue • CCUSA Presents the Washington W…

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March 18, 2022 at 11:30 AM

CCUSA Webinar - Intersection of Housing and Parish Social Ministry

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA Intersection of Housing and Parish Social Ministry: Ongoing Lessons in Parish Partnership April 6, 2022, 3:00 pm EST Register Here   Intersection of Housing and Parish Social Ministry: Ongoing Lessons in Parish P…

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March 18, 2022 at 9:00 AM

CCUSA Lent Reflection - March 18

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Daily Reflections. Friday of the Second Week of Lent Readings of the Day We notice the flaw of human jealousy in both today’s first reading and the gospel.  Joseph’s brothers were so jealous of him that they s…

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March 17, 2022 at 9:01 AM

CCUSA Lent Reflection - March 17

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Daily Reflections. Thursday of the Second Week of Lent Readings of the Day Today’s reading from the First Letter of Peter speaks so significantly to the work of the Church and of Catholic Charities.  We’re inv…

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March 16, 2022 at 9:00 AM

CCUSA Lent Reflection - March 16

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Daily Reflections. Wednesday of the Second Week in Lent Readings of the Day Yikes! Today’s readings are really tough ones. In the first reading, Jeremiah has warned the leaders and the people of impending doom…

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March 15, 2022 at 9:01 AM

CCUSA Lent Reflection - March 15

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Daily Reflections. Tuesday of the Second Week in Lent Readings of the Day Stop. Just stop! I wonder about Isaiah’s and Jesus’ demeanor as they relayed their respective messages shared in today’s scripture. Fru…

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March 14, 2022 at 2:31 PM

CCUSA Weekly Digest

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Weekly Digest. Jesus said to his disciples:“Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful." Lk 6:36 Do you know someone who would be interested in receiving the Weekly Digest? Subscribe HERE. Highlights from CCUSA O'Gra…

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March 14, 2022 at 9:01 AM

CCUSA Lent Reflection - March 14

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Daily Reflections. Monday of the Second Week in Lent Readings of the Day “Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. Stop judging and you will not be judged. . . . Forgive and you will be forgiven.” As I wa…

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March 13, 2022 at 9:01 AM

CCUSA Lent Reflection - March 13

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Daily Reflections. Second Sunday of Lent Readings of the Day The Lord God took Abram outside and said, “Look up at the sky and count the stars, if you can. Just so,” he added, “shall your descendants be.” Th…

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