Friday of the Second Week of Easter
Reading and Reflection
What would our response be if Jesus tested us today and said, "Where can
we buy enough food for them to eat?" We have helped the poor
in many ways. We can participate in the Pantry Program this
Sunday as all first Sundays at SJ and bring canned foods to the narthex
or library for our St. Vincent de Paul Pantry. We can
contribute money. We can give canned goods to the Boy Scout
drive this weekend. We can help out at Siena/Francis House.
On April 11, 13 we can bring products to SJ for Siena/Francis House.
We can be an advocate for the poor by writing our mayor or city council
members and asking them to fund a day shelter for the homeless.
We can look in our own neighborhoods and see the needs. Do
we know someone who was displaced by the terrible fire at Beacon Hill?
Do we know someone who is on food stamps, but might appreciate a dinner
invitation? Is there someone who is ill or has a family
crisis and could use a home-cooked dinner? Let us respond!
Today let us pray for St. James Parish and the
Pastoral Staff.
