From the Heart . . .
During these past cold, blustery winter mornings, I have
found my thoughts turning to the homeless.
Where do they find shelter and warmth?
This brings to mind the corporal works of mercy. I am sure that the beds
at Warren Mission have been filled to capacity these past few weeks as they
shelter the homeless.
One night last week on my drive from the Parish to my home
in Warren, I noticed bags hanging all along the rod iron fence in front of City
Hall. I came to find out that an
organization put together a hat and glove drive; placed the items in clear
Ziploc bags and hung them around the city for the needy to keep warm. Would this thoughtful work of mercy fall
under the call to clothe the naked? I think so!
One month ago, teens and parents from our parish prepared
and served lunch at the St. Vincent DePaul Dining Hall.
It was cold that morning as well, and I can’t
help but think of the guests who will be standing in line during these
unseasonably cold days waiting for those doors to open in order to receive a
nice warm meal.
I learned that it was
quite an honor to
feed the hungry.
Always ahead of his time, Jesus gave us simple tweets to
live by:
#feedthehungry #clothethenaked #shelterthehomeless
#visittheimprisoned #careforthesick #givedrinktothethristy #burythedead
Shalom,
Tina
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