An Important Message from the Social Concerns Ministry

From the Social Concerns Ministry.

“Love thy neighbor as thyself”

Lent is a time of Prayer, Fasting, and Giving. During this tumultuous, rapidly changing time, the Social Concerns Ministry invites you to reflect on our Catholic Christian obligation to support, defend and care for our neighbors whether they are local, national or international.

Can. 222 §1. The Christian faithful are obliged to assist with the needs of the Church so that the Church has what is necessary for divine worship, for the works of the apostolate and of charity, and for the decent support of ministers.

§2. They are also obliged to promote social justice and, mindful of the precept of the Lord, to assist the poor from their own resources.

Please consider donating to one of the following organizations who carry out important charitable work worldwide:

• Catholic Relief Services Donation Page

• Bread for the World Donation Page

In light of our Catholic social teaching, we also invite you to address the shut down of USAID, which supports critically needed charitable services throughout the world by contacting your Congressional Representatives and visiting the following links:

• CRS.org Action Page

• Bread.org Advocacy Page

To learn more or to contact the Social Concerns Ministry, please click here to be taken to their ministry page.