Jesus shows us the patience of God, the merciful Father who calls us even at the last hour, who does not demand perfection but heartfelt enthusiasm, who wants to open a breach in our hardened hearts.
Priscilla Queen v. Francis Neale
This is a true story of challenge to power and status, and of human dignity affirmed through personal initiative and tenacity. #HTHistory
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To give hope to others, sometimes it is simply enough to be kind, to put aside your own worries and priorities in order to show interest, give the gift of a smile, speak an encouraging word, create a space for listening amid so much indifference.
We must return to the essence of Christianity: the love of God, the driving force of our joy that sends us out to trod the pathways of the world, and welcoming our neighbour. This is the simplest and most beautiful witness we can give the world.
Taking on another person's history, taking the time to get to know them without labeling them, putting them on our shoulders when they are tired or wounded like the good Samaritan: this is known as fraternity.
Join @loyolapress this month for 31 Days with St. Ignatius, a monthlong celebration of Ignatian spirituality leading up to his feast day on July 31. https://t.co/fwpqkcqMpZ
Thank goodness for our Gavigan Scholars! They fill the Holy Trinity court yard, playground and hallways with joyful sounds all summer long, keeping our parish campus full of God's life and love. #WeLoveOurHTSKiddos
At this weekend's Mass, Fr. Kevin commissioned 8 teens and 3 adult leaders for their week of service in Baltimore. Please pray for the group this week as they go to serve our neighbors in need. #HTPraysTogether
“Whoever. Wherever. Whenever. Everyone has the right to seek safety.” and calls for the right of every person to seek safety – whoever they are, wherever they come from and whenever they are forced to flee.
#WorldRefugeeDay#Jesuits#JRS
Today is #WorldRefugeeDay. At this moment, some 84 million people are forcibly displaced around the world. We pray for all those who have been forced to flee their homes.
Today is the feast of St. José de Anchieta, SJ, a Jesuit missionary to Brazil and a renowned poet and writer. He was also deeply involved in dialogue with the Indigenous peoples. https://t.co/H8Vs6BzzKm