What is Transitional Housing and How Can it Help Those in Need?
What is Transitional Housing? Transitional housing, also called supportive housing, is a community project or program that provides temporary housing. These homes are built to house and help vulnerable, marginalized populations that lack the money and resources to provide themselves with shelter and support. Some groups of people that may benefit from transitional housing include […]
The Benefits of Donating Your Clothing
If you’ve been thinking about cleaning through your clothes but don’t know what to do with the items you no longer want, consider donating them to a local charity! Donating your clothes is easy and can benefit you and so many others as a result. Not convinced yet? Take a look at these three key […]
Pressing Issues of our Time
This past week we celebrated the 4th of July, a day to be mindful of our independence as a free nation under God with liberty and justice for all. Yet we live in a time of uncertainty and anxiety, as we contend with the political factions in our country and other issues that seem to […]
5 Ways To Practice Your Faith During The Summer
Summer is here, meaning the school season is over, the sun is setting later, and the weather is beautiful! Finally, it’s time for barbecues, beach days, dips in the pool, and many other great summer fun activities. But the summer season is also an important time for those practicing Christianity as it provides us with […]
FIRED BY THE SPIRIT
Pentecost signals the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles, the unleashing of a new age, and the very beginning of the church. The work of the Spirit continues in our own time and is manifested in the gifts of the Holy Spirit which come to us, especially in the Sacrament of Confirmation. These […]
Tips for Helping Your Community This Summer
Summer will be here before we know it! Between the pool parties, family barbecues, and trips to the beach, you may be looking to do more with your time by giving back and helping your community. There are always people in your community that could benefit from your efforts. And, it may even be simpler […]
Benefits of Volunteering and Community Service
Volunteering involves giving your time and abilities to help others, usually a community or non-profit organization, without the expectation of financial compensation. Many organizations rely on the dedicated work of volunteers to accomplish day-to-day activities and achieve long-term goals that help others in need. Big changes take group efforts; many organizations can only accomplish their […]
Building a future: One Neighbor’s Story
After emigrating from Trinidad with his mother at 16 years old, Sam’s* life fell apart. His mother was diagnosed and subsequently died from cancer. His aunt, a single mother of three with her own struggles took him in and he enrolled in the local high school. He distinguished himself as a good student, enthusiastic volunteer […]
Overcoming Evil with Good
Holy Week comes to us this year in the midst of a terrible war being waged in Eastern Europe. The suffering and death experienced by the Ukranian people is hard to fathom; the refugees number in the millions. What we are witnessing is a kind of evil that impacts the entire world. Jesus enters Jerusalem […]