From Catholic Charities USA ... " Advent and Christmas Daily Reflections"

First Sunday of Advent

IThis year has felt like a strange, dark trip away from life as we know it. Although literally stuck at home, I feel akin to the man Mark describes, who leaves his home – I’ve long left the home of old-normal. Loss of normal, of routine, of expected, and for many, much greater losses. Loss of stability from reliable employment, loss of financial resources to pay for food, rent, clothing, and even loss of life. All this loss has brought greater numbers of individuals and families experiencing challenges to rely on the holy work of Catholic Charities ...

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The mission of Catholic Charities is to provide service to people in need, to advocate for justice in social structures, and to call the entire church and other people of good will to do the same. Catholic Charities is a network of charities with headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia. The organization serves millions of people a year, regardless of their religious, social, or economic backgrounds.