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January 17, 2023 at 8:00 PM

CCUSA Weekly Digest: January 17, 2023

Catholic Charities USA “I will make you a light to the nations,that my salvation may reach to the ends of the earth." Is 49:6 Do you know someone who would be interested in receiving the Weekly Digest? Share this email and subscribe! Highlights from CCUSA Are You Participat…

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January 13, 2023 at 7:57 PM

Washington Weekly

January 13, 2023Inside this issue• CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly• Faith and the Common Good• Trivia• Connections  CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly   Overview: This week, following a debate January 13, 2023 Inside this issue • CCUSA Presents the Washington…

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January 9, 2023 at 3:45 PM

CCUSA Weekly Digest

Catholic Charities USA “I, the LORD, have called you for justice,     I have grasped you by the hand;I formed you, and set you     as a covenant of the people,     a light for the nations,to open the eyes of the blind,     to bring out prisoners from confinement,     and fr…

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January 6, 2023 at 8:45 PM

Washington Weekly

January 6, 2023Inside this issue• CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly• Faith and the Common Good• Trivia• Connections  CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly   Overview: Over the Christmas/New Year hol January 6, 2023 Inside this issue • CCUSA Presents the Washington …

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January 1, 2023 at 10:00 AM

CCUSA Christmas Reflection - January 1

Catholic Charities USA     Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God Today's Lectionary Readings   We often begin the New Year by making resolutions and promises.  We commit ourselves to make changes for our own self-betterment or that of others.  We hope, we pray that these ch…

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December 31, 2022 at 10:00 AM

CCUSA Christmas Reflection - December 31

Catholic Charities USA     Seventh Day in the Octave of Christmas Today's Lectionary Readings On this last day of the calendar year, the beginning of the Gospel of John reminds us that “What came to be through [God] was life, and this life was the light of the human race; the light shine…

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December 30, 2022 at 10:00 AM

CCUSA Christmas Reflection - December 30

Catholic Charities USA     Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph Today's Lectionary Readings When I reflect on the celebration of today’s feast, what often comes to mind is how fitting it is that we commemorate the Holy Family during the Christmas season. Of course, they ar…

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December 29, 2022 at 10:00 AM

CCUSA Christmas Reflection - December 29

Catholic Charities USA     Fifth Day in the Octave of Christmas Today's Lectionary Readings Today's first reading from John feels like a late Christmas gift for anyone looking for the Cliff Notes version to the Christian life - the way we know that we are in union with Jesus is to walk j…

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December 28, 2022 at 10:00 AM

CCUSA Christmas Reflection - December 28

Catholic Charities USA     Feast of the Holy Innocents Today's Lectionary Readings In the first reading, St. John is reminding us that Jesus wants us to walk in the light with Him to have fellowship with one another. He is also telling us to be honest and humble, and that by recognizing …

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December 27, 2022 at 10:00 AM

CCUSA Christmas Reflection - December 27

Catholic Charities USA     Feast of Saint John Today's Lectionary Readings The womb is a dark place. So is the tomb. And between these two mysterious spaces is the Incarnation, God made human, God-with-us Emmanuel, “the life made visible.” God’s love and redemption are part of the same s…

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December 26, 2022 at 10:00 AM

CCUSA Christmas Reflection - December 26

Catholic Charities USA     Feast of Saint Stephen Today's Lectionary Readings This is the Feast Day of St. Stephen, one of the first seven deacons appointed by the apostles to serve the poor and the vulnerable while allowing the apostles the opportunity to share the Good News of Jesus Ch…

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December 25, 2022 at 10:00 AM

CCUSA Christmas Day Reflection

Catholic Charities USA     Christmas Day Today's Lectionary Readings In much of Latin America, this is the time for posada—a custom whereby the people in a village re-enact the trek of Mary and Joseph on Christmas Eve night as they search for a place to stay. When Joseph knocks on the do…

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December 24, 2022 at 10:00 AM

CCUSA Advent Reflection - December 24

Catholic Charities USA     Saturday of the Fourth Week of Advent Today's Lectionary Readings Today’s gospel from Luke 1:67-79, known as “The Canticle of Zechariah,” is a hymn of praise to God. Zechariah was jubilant that he and his wife, Elizabeth, would finally have a child. The couple …

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December 23, 2022 at 5:00 PM

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

This is a painting by artist Patricia Brintle titled "Madonna and child - Hope for the World." (CNS/Bridgeman Images) Dear Social Policy Advocates in our Catholic Charities family:Jesus said, "I came   This is a painting by artist Patricia Brintle titled "Madonna an…

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December 23, 2022 at 10:00 AM

CCUSA Advent Reflection - December 23

Catholic Charities USA     Friday of the Fourth Week of Advent Today's Lectionary Readings The celebration of Christmas is almost upon us, and in today’s scriptures we’re given lots of hints about what we might expect.  From my reading, seems we’re being told to expect the unexpected.  F…

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December 22, 2022 at 10:00 AM

CCUSA Advent Reflection - December 22

Catholic Charities USA     Thursday of the Fourth Week of Advent Today's Lectionary Reading Many people come to Catholic Charities seeking a reversal of their lives’ realities. What hungry person wouldn’t want a full refrigerator, or what homeless person wouldn’t want their own house - no…

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December 21, 2022 at 10:00 AM

CCUSA Advent Reflection - December 21

Catholic Charities USA     Wednesday of the Fourth Week of Advent Today's Lectionary Reading “Blessed are you who believed that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled.” We realize that suffering will befall those we serve, and we are acutely aware that we won’t have all the…

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December 20, 2022 at 10:00 AM

CCUSA Advent Reflection - December 20

Catholic Charities USA     Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Advent Today's Lectionary Readings I was going to write a somewhat lighthearted reflection entitled, “So, Gabriel Stopped by Today” but apparently that was not the direction I was supposed to go.  Every time I sat down to type ther…

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December 19, 2022 at 4:01 PM

CCUSA Weekly Digest

Catholic Charities USA “Behold, the virgin shall be with child and bear a son,and they shall name him Emmanuel,”which means “God is with us.” Mt 1:23 Do you know someone who would be interested in receiving the Weekly Digest? Share this email and subscribe! Highlights from …

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December 19, 2022 at 10:01 AM

CCUSA Advent Reflection - December 19

Catholic Charities USA     Monday of the Fourth Week of Advent Today's Lectionary Readings How might you have walked with them in their time of barrenness? I wrote a whole reflection before this one.  I even threw in a few jokes and was pretty proud of it. However, every time I went back…

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December 18, 2022 at 10:00 AM

CCUSA Advent Reflection - December 18

Catholic Charities USA     Fourth Sunday of Advent Today's Lectionary Readings His name is Jesus, but all His friends know Him as Emmanuel! This section of Matthew’s gospel is rich in helping us understand Jesus and his Holy Family. The first element that jumps out is Joseph’s descriptio…

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December 17, 2022 at 10:01 AM

CCUSA Advent Reflection - December 17

Catholic Charities USA     Saturday of the Third Week of Advent Today's Lectionary Reading As a child, I remember how long Advent felt as I anticipated presents on Christmas morning and a week off school.  As an adult, I have the opposite feeling, marveling at how quickly Advent flies by.…

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December 16, 2022 at 8:37 PM

Washington Weekly

December 16, 2022Inside this issue• CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly• Faith and the Common Good• Trivia• Connections  CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly   Overview: Congress has passed a one-wee December 16, 2022 Inside this issue • CCUSA Presents the Washingto…

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December 16, 2022 at 10:00 AM

CCUSA Advent Reflection - December 16

Catholic Charities USA     Friday of the Third Week of Advent Today's Lectionary Readings For my house shall be called a house of prayer for all peoples. Thus says the Lord GOD, who gathers the dispersed of Israel: Others will I gather to him besides those already gathered. (Isaiah 56: 7…

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December 15, 2022 at 3:17 PM

Tell Congress to pass critical legal protections for vulnerable immigrants

Join Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) in calling on Congress to pass important immigration legislation to protect Dreamers, migrant farmworkers and Afghan nationals in the United States. The lives of th Join Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) in calling on Congress to pass…

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December 15, 2022 at 10:00 AM

CCUSA Advent Reflection - December 15

Catholic Charities USA     Thursday of the Third Week of Advent Today's Lectionary Readings Today’s first reading ends with a promise from God: “Though the mountains leave their place and the hills be shaken, my love shall never leave you.” (Isaiah 54:10) Who among us has not felt abando…

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December 14, 2022 at 10:00 AM

CCUSA Advent Reflection - December 14

Catholic Charities USA     Saint John of the Cross Depending on which Mass one attends today, you will hear either the readings for Wednesday of the Third Week of Advent or the Memorial of Saint John of the Cross. I'm focusing on the former in this reflection, since the Advent readings c…

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December 13, 2022 at 10:00 AM

CCUSA Advent Reflection - December 13

Catholic Charities USA     Memorial of Saint Lucy Today's Lectionary Readings Today, Jesus gives the chief priests and elders another parable. Two sons – one that says “yes” to his father without action, and a second that says “no” but goes ahead and completes his father’s request.  Jesu…

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December 12, 2022 at 4:18 PM

CCUSA Weekly Digest: December 12, 2022

Catholic Charities USA Be strong, do not fear! Here is your God, he comes with vindication; With divine recompense he comes to save you. Is 35:4  Do you know someone who would be interested in receiving the Weekly Digest? Share this email and subscribe! Highlights from CCUS…

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December 12, 2022 at 10:00 AM

CCUSA Advent Reflection - December 12

Catholic Charities USA     Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe Today's Lectionary Readings Working in social service is hard. There are days when someone comes for help, and we’re unable to help them. Problems exist in systems all around us that we do not have complete control over. The bro…

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December 11, 2022 at 10:00 AM

CCUSA Advent Reflection - December 11

Catholic Charities USA     Third Sunday of Advent Today's Lectionary Readings Today is Gaudete Sunday, a day to rejoice! We are midway through Advent and Christ is near! Today’s readings offer reassurance us that Christ is especially near to those we serve in Catholic Charities and other…

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December 10, 2022 at 10:00 AM

CCUSA Advent Reflection - December 10

Catholic Charities USA     Saturday of the Second Week of Advent Today's Lectionary Readings As we continue on our Advent journey, we seem to be racing towards Christmas and the gifts of newborn hope, joy and optimism that awaits us through the holy celebration of the Nativity of our Lor…

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December 9, 2022 at 5:00 PM

Washington Weekly

December 8, 2022Inside this issue• CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly• Faith and the Common Good• Trivia• Connections  CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly   Overview: With Georgia’s election decide December 8, 2022 Inside this issue • CCUSA Presents the Washington…

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December 9, 2022 at 10:00 AM

CCUSA Advent Reflection - December 9

Catholic Charities USA     Friday of the Second Week of Advent Today's Lectionary Readings “I, the Lord, your God, teach you what is for your good, and lead you on the way you should go.” Have you ever spoken with a truly transformed person? Many times a truly transformed person is someo…

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December 8, 2022 at 4:10 PM

Tell Congress to Pass Key Criminal Justice Reform Measures

Join Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) in urging Congress to pass key legislative measures before the end of the year to promote justice and equality for individuals involved in the criminal justice syst Join Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) in urging Congress to pass key…

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December 8, 2022 at 10:00 AM

CCUSA Advent Reflection - December 8

Catholic Charities USA     Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception Today's Lectionary Readings As a young girl growing up, I struggled with Mary’s example of perfection. As a child who was continually navigating right from wrong, understanding ‘free will’ and what it meant for Mary to be …

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December 7, 2022 at 10:00 AM

CCUSA Advent Reflection - December 7

Catholic Charities USA     Memorial of Saint Ambrose Today's Lectionary Readings “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.” The end of a long shift, a long day, a long trip, a long week…how many times do we feel burdened, seeking nothing more than to set …

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December 6, 2022 at 10:00 AM

CCUSA Advent Reflection - December 6

Catholic Charities USA     Tuesday of the Second Week of Advent Today's Lectionary Readings Give comfort to my people! Recently at the multi-cultured parish where I serve as Pastoral Administrator, one of our young men from Togo introduced to me a couple from Togo in our gathering area a…

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December 5, 2022 at 4:33 PM

CCUSA Weekly Digest: December 5, 2022

Catholic Charities USA Welcome one another, then, as Christ welcomed you,for the glory of God. Rom 15:7 Do you know someone who would be interested in receiving the Weekly Digest? Share this email and subscribe! Highlights from CCUSA New Video from CCUSA Highlights Innovati…

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December 5, 2022 at 10:01 AM

CCUSA Advent Reflection - December 5

Catholic Charities USA     Monday of the Second Week of Advent Today's Lectionary Readings In today’s gospel, Jesus focuses on healing the whole person from what paralyzes them. On the reading’s surface, Jesus restores the man’s ability to walk. However, Jesus recognized that his paralys…

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December 4, 2022 at 10:00 AM

CCUSA Advent Reflection - December 4

Catholic Charities USA     Second Sunday of Advent Today's Lectionary Readings It has been an odd winter in Northern Nevada. Climate change scientists tell us that many of our winters going forward will not have a familiar look or feel. The trees around town clutched their green leaves l…

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December 3, 2022 at 10:01 AM

CCUSA Advent Reflection - December 3

Catholic Charities USA     Memorial of Saint Francis Xavier Today's Lectionary Readings   Go and set the world on fire! Today is the feast day of St. Francis Xavier, a 16th century Jesuit missionary.  When he was being sent by St. Ignatius Loyola to the Far East, he was told to “go and s…

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December 2, 2022 at 8:25 PM

Washington Weekly

December 2, 2022Inside this issue• CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly• Faith and the Common Good• Trivia• Connections  CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly   Overview: On the Hill, members of Congre December 2, 2022 Inside this issue • CCUSA Presents the Washington…

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December 2, 2022 at 10:00 AM

CCUSA Advent Reflection - December 2

Catholic Charities USA     Friday of the First Week of Advent Today's Lectionary Readings   The Mass readings Advent have always been favorites of mine for the themes they frequently address, particularly God’s great reversals – where the proud and mighty are cast down and the lowly lifte…

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December 1, 2022 at 10:01 AM

CCUSA Advent Reflection - December 1

Catholic Charities USA     Thursday of the First Week of Advent Today's Lectionary Readings   Isaiah 26: 1-6 is a song mixed with grief, lament, praise and ultimately trust in our Father’s offered peace. It closes with the presence of the needy alongside God. Is this an invitation to us t…

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November 30, 2022 at 10:00 AM

CCUSA Advent Reflection - November 30

Catholic Charities USA     Feast of Saint Andrew Today's Lectionary Readings “And how can they hear without someone to preach?” We visited our grandchildren last week to celebrate Thanksgiving. While walking back from a restaurant after a delightful meal of gumbo and gator bites, we passe…

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November 29, 2022 at 10:00 AM

CCUSA Advent Reflection - November 29

Catholic Charities USA     Tuesday of the First Week of Advent Today's Lectionary Readings   We are in the first week of the New Year!  We have in a very real way a chance to start again.  Given all that is surrounding us, I need the Scriptures to direct my heart, actions and words.  Toda…

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November 28, 2022 at 4:38 PM

CCUSA Weekly Digest

Catholic Charities USA He shall judge between the nations,and impose terms on many peoples.They shall beat their swords into plowsharesand their spears into pruning hooks;one nation shall not raise the sword against another,nor shall they train for war again. Is 2:4 Do you …

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November 28, 2022 at 10:01 AM

CCUSA Advent Reflection - November 28

Catholic Charities USA     Monday of the First Week of Advent Today's Lectionary Readings   The centurion said in reply, "Lord, I am not worthy to have you enter under my roof; only say the word and my servant will be healed. For I too am a man subject to authority, with soldiers subject…

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November 27, 2022 at 10:01 AM

CCUSA Advent Reflection - November 27

Catholic Charities USA     First Sunday of Advent Today's Lectionary Readings   So, Advent is with us again.  Not nearly enough days – even with the longest possible calendaring of the season this year – to do all that I hope and expect for Advent.  What great mercy that none of this is …

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