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Christmas 2014
2,000 years ago – A pregnant mom gave birth in a stable. With the threat of death in her home, her family fled and took refuge in a foreign land. 2014 – Too many pregnant moms do not have a decent home or family. Sometimes even children flee alone to foreign lands to escape drugs, gangs and violence. 2,000 years ago – A savior was born to bring tidings of comfort and joy to a world in waiting. 2014 – Our world still waits for that Savior’s followers to bring comfort and joy. 2,000 years ago – Angels sang glory to God and peace on earth 2014 – Look around you…
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A Prayer to Prepare for Christmas 2014… and Beyond
On the seven days before the vigil of Christmas the Church prays for the Messiah’s coming using Old Testament Prophetic images and titles. This contemporary 21st century prayer reflects upon the coming Messiah with the same tiles used in the original 8th century monastic prayers.
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The “Bestest” Christmas Party of All…
I really do like Christmas and the time leading up to it – Advent. I admit it’s sometimes hard to keep Advent and Christmas separate. I was at a great Christmas party with over 1,000 people at the Waldorf. The room was festive as was the attire of the guests. And thousands of women and children benefited from the event. A week ago a most gracious and generous family hosted a warm Christmas party for family and friends with a magnificent view overlooking the Hudson River. The food and drink was great. I could mention more but let me stop and go to the “bestest” party of the season.
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Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Center Ripple of Hope Award Dinner
View image | gettyimages.com As Catholic Charities NY’s executive director, I go to a fair number of benefit dinner events. Last night I was at the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Center Ripple of Hope Award Dinner. Over the years, this event has celebrated leaders such as Bill and Hillary Clinton, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Bono and Vice President Al Gore for their demonstrated commitment to social change. While making small talk, a few people asked me why I was there and what my connection was. The answer is easy. Catholic Charities is all about social change; our mission is to build a more just and compassionate society.
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Tune In to JustLove to Hear About Peaceful Protests and Police Reform
This weekend on JustLove, Msgr. Sullivan speaks with Rev. Gregory Carl Chisolm, Pastor of St. Charles Borromeo/Resurrection Chapel on peaceful protests. Also on the show is Kami Chavis Simmons, Professor of Law at Wake Forest University about police reform.