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Our mission: To empower people, in the Spirit of Christ, to respond to the basic needs of the people of Southwest Louisiana.

Lake Charles LA
Joined July 2011
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Readings for the Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time: bit.ly/2xtysKk
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Friends, the Church understands that Catholicism, at its core, is a massive “yes” to the best things in life! Therefore, affirmative orthodoxy is a core principle of the future Word on Fire Movement. Here's how to get involved: wordonfire.institute
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Lent starts tomorrow! Tell us how you and your #AshWednesDate are celebrating Love & Sacrifice.
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When we confess our sins with humility and sincerity, we receive forgiveness and are reunited with God and our brothers and sisters.
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It's not too late to order @CRSRiceBowl materials for your parish or school & be a part of your community's Lenten observances: crsmaterials.crs.org/us-mate… #Lent #CRSRiceBowl #donate @bsayreMerkleRMG
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Today is the 25th anniversary of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) that provides leave for workers to care for themselves or their family members. Read the story of Eugenia, mother of four, who was unable to work after a severe car crash. snip.ly/jx0m8
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Pope supports pro-life movement, sets day of prayer for peace in Africa cnstopstories.com/2018/02/05…
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Death “is a fact that affects everyone,” #PopeFrancis said Feb. 1. ow.ly/bzdN30i8KIv
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Ireland can lead the world by saying No to abortion – and yes to life buff.ly/2DRM9EQ @CatholicHerald @Savethe8thInfo #savethe8th
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During the #EbolaOutbreak in #SierraLeone, schools closed for nine months, reversing the gains made in education, but with support from @USDA @USDAForeignAg, CRS is helping increase school enrollment with school meals. #ThanksUSDA #McGovernDole
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“Many people read books and letters from those they love and admire. We too, as disciples of Christ, are called to read or re-read the wonderful words he gives us in the Gospels and the letters of the New Testament during this #Lent.” cathext.in/2GQGPU2 #MondayMeditation
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Pope #Saint #JP2 , pray for us to embrace our crosses #Catholic
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“The history of mankind, the history of salvation, passes by way of the family. The family is placed at the center of the great struggle between good and evil, between life and death, between love and all that is opposed to love.” –St. Pope John Paul II
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The call of Christ is a call to holiness. #NationalShrine #UniversalCalltoHoliness
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There are >40 million people living in poverty in the US. Pope Francis invites us to consider the various causes of poverty in order to break the cycle of poverty in our families, neighborhoods, country, and the world. Learn more ccusa.faith/usccbpam #PovertyAwareness Month
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“Let us ask Our Lady to help us to rediscover the beauty of the Eucharist and to make it the center of our life.” - Pope Francis
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They will know we are Christians by our joy :) #Catholic #Christian
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#MondayMotivation to be more merciful this week, this month and in this new year!
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