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A Ray of Hope in Harvey’s Storm

Books / Catholic family / Community / Hospitality / Jesus

A Ray of Hope in Harvey’s Storm

By John Chomistek In light of this past week’s tragedy and all the people in Southern Texas that suddenly find themselves on new ground – in dire need – I wanted to add this post. The key to this message is, don’t be shy to accept someone else’s charity, even if it feels humbling to your...

The Gift of a Free Lunch

Countercultural / Hospitality / Joy / Nancy Ward / Scriptures

The Gift of a Free Lunch

featured on NewEvangelizers.com Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow. (James 1:16-17 NAB) Mariana, my friend from exercise class, told me she was bringing a meal to a woman who couldn’t pay rent or buy groceries...

Little acts of mercy

Hospitality / Jesus / Prayer / Scriptures

Little acts of mercy

by Paul Mora Since this is the Year of Mercy, I prayed about what I can do individually. I thought maybe I could help expand the food pantry, or maybe take a food truck and give away food. I was trying to think of a way to feed the hungry, as one of the corporal...