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Following the Example of Mother Teresa

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“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in … Continue reading →

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Always Choose Hope

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“Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life’” (John 8:12). As the Gospel of John states, Jesus is the light … Continue reading →

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Feeding the Homeless Committee

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The Feed the Homeless Committee of the Society of St. Vincent of Philadelphia, led by Patrick Green, has partnered with Caring for Friends (CFF) https://caringforfriends.org/ in outreach to area homeless, since mid-June. Each Saturday, the volunteers prepare approximately 300 sandwiches and then … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Our Freedom This Fourth of July

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“For you have been called to live in freedom, my brothers and sisters. But don’t use your freedom to satisfy your sinful nature. Instead, use your freedom to serve one another in love. For the whole law can be summed … Continue reading →

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Helping Your Neighbor by Breathing New Life into Your Old “Stuff”

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“Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his deed” (Proverbs 19:17). Many of our brave citizens, healthcare workers, police, grocery store workers, and so many others, have been working on the … Continue reading →

We’re More Connected Than Ever

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“Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God. Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, … Continue reading →

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Easter is Always a Time for Hope and Joy

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“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead (1 Peter 1:3).” Each year … Continue reading →

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Fast from Selfishness and Indifference this Lent

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“And when you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you fast, anoint your … Continue reading →

A Small Act of Kindness Can Make a Huge Impact

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“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law” (Galatians 5:22-23). Anne Herbert penned the phrase “practice random acts of kindness and senseless acts of … Continue reading →

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Warm Your Heart (and Your Neighbors’) this Winter

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“The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these” (Mark 12:31).  Picture it.  Gray skies.  Bitter winds.  Barren trees.  White landscapes.  It’s undoubtedly winter time, well past the warmth and lights of the … Continue reading →

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