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

Wednesday of the First Week of Advent

I was moved as I read “…God will wipe away the tears from all faces” in today’s first reading. This year, I have witnessed many tears being shed. Children crying after being separated from their parents, neighbors anxious about the future of their immigration status, and even caseworkers overwhelmed by the needs of their community. Yet, there was always someone there to help wipe away those tears – a legal representative, a friend, or a supervisor ...

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