Homelessness goes deeper than not having a place to lay your head at night, and solving the problem of homelessness goes deeper than simply providing hot meals or houses. In this video, we see how one man was called by Christ to suffer-with the homeless and how that...
God bless Poland! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehXc3gJeO3Y Sometimes we need to remind ourselves that - for all the pain, suffering, and evil in the world - there is still Good, there is still Love, moving through the hearts of men (even self-centered teenagers,...
"Same Kind of Different As Me", released in theaters on October 20th, is based on the book that tells the incredibly inspiring true story of Debbie and Ron Hall and their relationship with Denver Moore, a homeless man. When trouble arises in their marriage,...
Recently, my parents and I were away for the weekend for vacation. When we walked into our house Sunday afternoon, it smelled horrible in our kitchen. There was a strange pool of liquid, and I saw pinkish-red splatter all over the sticky floor. While we stared at the...
Remember the refreshing feel of that ice cold drink of water after you mowed the lawn or ran a marathon or woke up realizing you are thirsty beyond compare? At times, nothing else can really satisfy us like a glass of clear, pure, clean water. God has provided us the...
We’re already halfway through the Year of Mercy, a time when the Church (that’s us!) is invited to discover God’s mercy for ourselves, as well as for those around us. Pope Francis has been very clear on the importance of this and has encouraged us to “assist others...
On a recent trip to Denver, I was blessed by the hospitality of some Christ in the City missionaries. I had no idea what type of missionaries I was going to live with, but in just a few days they became very special people in my life and I knew that there was...
Have you ever given a homeless man money and wondered what he did with it? Have you ever stopped yourself from giving because of this hesitation? The idea that a homeless man or woman might be using your money for drugs, alcohol, or other things you wouldn’t want is...
Back in 1990, Bergoglio (now Pope Francis) spoke to a group about the Christian life and the good Samaritan. The title of the text was based on Isaiah 58:7 “Do not disregard those of your own flesh”. The message is clear: you can’t pretend to live your faith if you...
A challenge for any Catholic and any apostle is discovering what and how the big mysteries of faith, such as Christ's Incarnation, not only save us, but also should and can transform our daily life and vision. So, let's take give it a shot by taking a look at this...
This video makes me want to run out onto the street and hug every homeless person I meet. The images of the people dressed up in shaggy, dirty clothes being walked past by their relatives without a second glance is a perfect expression of what happens on a day-to-day...
Appearances can often be quite bogus, yet it is up to us whether we allow ourselves to be deceived or not. Today's video offers an interesting insight regarding the look of an apostle towards others: each one of us must be able to see the other person for who they...