Our world says hope is simply an optimistic but unrealistic possibility – wishful thinking. Or some would say hope is “pulling yourself up by your bootstraps” and mustering up your own strength to move forward. This is what the world tells us hope is, but it isn’t. Hope isn’t found in what we have or don’t have. Hope is an assured reality found in Christ alone. Hope isn’t a what, but a who. Hope has a name, and His name is Jesus.
Jesus is our hope for salvation. When the world looks at the outside of people, we look at the hearts of who God says they are. Lent is a time for us to renew relationships and to be Jesus to the hurting, the hungry, the broken and the scared. Lent is a season for us to be Christ to those in our community, laying down ourselves to help those in need. As we enter this Lenten season of humility and hope, Catholic Charities looks to you – our faithful partner – to join with us in the mission of giving hope to those in need.
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$50 provides consultation services for teachers working with behaviorally challenged students
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$100 feeds a family of four with nutritious, healthy food for a week
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$250 equips a therapist with the technology they need to offer telehealth sessions to individuals who are unable to attend in-person sessions
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$500 provides a physically and/or cognitively impaired senior with one week of day services
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$1,000 empowers ten children through a two-week educational camp
