CNA: Priests and volunteers have distributed more than 15,000 food baskets to Peruvians unable to work during the nation’s coronavirus pandemic lockdown. They say they aim to distribute 15,000 more. More on this here.
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22 Year-Old Convert From Texas Starts School For the Deaf in Africa
CNA, Mary Rezac: Rannah Evetts had always wanted to go to Africa. She has no explanation for it, other than that God had planted a deep love of everything Africa in her heart for as long as she can remember. Story … Continue reading
When Government Fails
In 1906, my home town of San Francisco, then the largest city in the United States west of Chicago, was destroyed by earthquake and fire. When I was a kid there were still a lot of folks around who had … Continue reading
No Question: ‘My 40 Million Lottery Winning Will Go to Charity’
National Post, Canada: A Calgary man who won $40 million seven months ago and then kept it secret from his own children says he will donate his entire winnings to charity. Widower Tom Crist was the winner of the Lotto … Continue reading
Houston: Hungry Homeless Vet Ticketed for Disturbing Garbage Can
Homeless and hungry becoming victims of red tape bureaucracy. Food can be given only at “approved” locations. Houston Chronicle: Cited for “disturbing the contents of a garbage can in downtown central business district,” the 44-year-old Caucasian man is known only … Continue reading
Jesus Calls the Rich to be Magnanimous
This past Sunday’s Gospel presents a huge challenge to the wealthy. Since everything that we have begins as a gift of God — be it talent, good health, industriousness, or inheritance —those who have many possessions would sin not only … Continue reading
Prayers for the Conversion of Chuck Colson who is in Critical Condition
It is very sad that practicing Catholics who know and work with naturally virtuous non-Catholics, such as Mr. Colson, are afraid, due to human respect, to ask such people to become Catholic. I do not understand this. Father Feeney considered … Continue reading
NY Mayor, Emperor Bloomberg, Bans Food Donations to Homeless Shelters
I am speechless! Where do these heartless little Caesars come from? Where did a mayor get such power? To take food away from the homeless, decent food — not for healthnixs to be sure — but healthnixs are not starving.
NYC Cabbie by Day, Prince Among the Court of the Nobles
When I read this I was touched by the beauty of the story and the faith of the couple. Then this gem of a man appears out of the blue making the story even more resplendent. Here’s a clip: It … Continue reading