OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “The compassion shown by the Good Samaritan is an image of the infinite mercy of God, who always sees our needs and draws near to us in love.” (Pope Francis, as quoted in the 2018 CRS Rice Bowl Calendar) Along with the Good Samaritan, what are some other images of God’s […]
Talk story: Connecting with the Good Samaritan
OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “The story of the Good Samaritan is the story of today’s humanity. People’s paths are riddled with suffering, as everything is centered around money and things, instead of people.” (Pope Francis, from his TED2017 (Technology, Entertainment and Design) talk, delivered April 25 at the Vatican.) The Story of the Good Samaritan, […]
Talk story: Sharing the journey with neighbors in need
OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “Jesus teaches us a different path. Do not classify others in order to see who is a neighbor and who is not. You can become neighbor to whomever you meet in need, and you will do so if you have compassion in your heart.” (Pope Francis, at the Meeting of Popular […]
Talk story: It’s Rice Bowl time
OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “CRS Rice Bowl is not just about collecting money in a cardboard box. It is literally and symbolically a box full of stories of hope, prayers and opportunities to help put our faith into action and to share our Lenten journey with each other, transforming all our lives.” (Bishop Larry Silva, […]
Talk story: Two homilies on immigration and encountering Christ
OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY The media often negatively portrays immigrants. However, in recent homilies within two days of each other, Pope Francis and Bishop Larry Silva focused on the connection between immigration and encountering Christ. This column would like to share excerpts from these inspiring homilies. On Jan. 14, the World Day for Migrants and […]
Talk story: ‘Every stranger who knocks at our door’
OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “Every stranger who knocks at our door is an opportunity for an encounter with Jesus Christ, who identifies with the welcomed and rejected strangers of every age.” (Pope Francis, Message for the 104th World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2018) 2018 marks a new year with new beginnings, building on the […]
Talk story: Giving hospitality to angels
OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “Peace to all people and to all nations on earth! Peace, which the angels proclaimed to the shepherds on Christmas night, is a profound aspiration for everyone, for each individual and all peoples, and especially for those who most keenly suffer its absence.” (Pope Francis, “Message for World Peace,” Jan. 1, […]
Talk story: Becoming a more universal family
OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “Let us draw inspiration from the words of Saint John Paul II: ‘If the dream of a peaceful world is shared by all, if the refugees’ and migrants’ contribution is properly evaluated, then humanity can become more and more a universal family and our earth a true common home.’” (Pope Francis, […]
Talk story: Holidays spark social ministries
OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness.” (John 12:46) ‘Tis the season of giving and sharing light to others … as seen in the ongoing work of parish social ministries across the diocese. Faith-in-action kicked off as […]
Talk story: First World Day of the Poor
OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “Let us love, not with words but with deeds.” (1 John 3:18) With this scriptural passage, Pope Francis established the first World Day of the Poor, Nov. 19, the last Sunday before Thanksgiving. This is also the weekend for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development collection in all parishes. Therefore it […]
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