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The Art of Giving Back
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“And Jesus wept.” —John 11:35 I’ve always taken great comfort in these words. In one of the shortest sentences of the Bible, the Gospel writer illustrates Jesus’ humanity and points to the depths of...
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I’ve always had a thing for snail mail. As a kid I would race to the mailbox hoping to see a letter or package with my name on it. Rarely was there something for me inside, but whenever I received...
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Victor Kamwendo came to the United States from Malawi when he was 13 years old. Now he is an actor and model in Los Angeles — but he has never forgotten his roots and the importance of giving...
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"The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others."
- Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948)Volunteers have been essential to Christopher Homes, Inc. since Hurricane Katrina hit in August 2005. Groups from around the country, ranging from youth groups to retired citizens, have graciously given of their time and talents to help Christopher Homes, Inc. residents return to their homes. Thank you to all from the bottom of our hearts.
All of our volunteers have come to us through Catholic Charities Operation Helping Hands.
For more information on how you can help, please visit their website.
Below, St. Thomas Aquinas Teens and University of Dayton volunteers at the levee in the 9th Ward.
Volunteers with the Sisters of Charity Federation from Florida, New Jersey, Ohio, Nova Scotia, Canada, Kentucky, and Boston at Mulate's Restaurant.
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Catholic News Service
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By LOS ANGELES (CNS) -- Archbishop Jose H. Gomez said penance and purification is needed to rebuild the U.S. Catholic Church and respond to the abuse crisis. He stressed the importance of strong...
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IMAGE: CNS photo/Bob Roller By Rhina Guidos WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Some victims of clergy sex abuse and their supporters are calling on federal and state entities to investigate sex abuse within the...
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IMAGE: CNS Photo/ courtesy of The Catholic University of America By WASHINGTON (CNS) -- In an Aug. 18 letter to students and staff at The Catholic University of America, its president, John Garvey...
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