Helping the Poor

Those of us who were blessed with a Thanksgiving Day full of family, food and love, are still reeling from the feasting.  We, perhaps, don't have to eat today...well, certainly not as much as yesterday!  But what of those who were not so blessed?   Churches, organizations, agencies, made efforts to give them some sort of Thanksgiving meal, but today it's back to hunger and seeking shelter.  So frequently in Scripture, these poor are looked upon as those favored by God, and certainly they occupy a special place in the heart of Pope Francis who has said,  "A Church not including them is not a Church."Their plight is a call to action from God.  Perhaps sharing some of our left-overs with these soup kitchens will help a bit.  Perhaps cleaning out our closets before the rush of Christmas shopping takes over. (For some, Black Friday, begun at midnight or before, has taken care of the shopping.  If so, then more time to spend sharing our abundance with those who have less, or nothing.)  Canned Food drives need to continue.  At Central Catholic, the focus now is on our Christmas Project, to provide food and gifts for families at Christmas.  And after that what?   Helping the poor does not stop with the calendar.   The need continues day after day.   May we accept the call to be our "brother's keeper."
Bro. Rene