Catholic Ministries Appeal

The feast day for Our Lady of Sorrows is held on September 15th. But did you know that the whole of September is traditionally dedicated to Our Lady of Sorrows? The name Lady of Sorrows is befitting of the many challenges and heartaches Mary experienced throughout her life.

Have you ever had a moment when you felt called to stop, but you kept going? Maybe it was someone sitting alone who needed a kind word. A coworker who seemed a little quieter than usual. A stranger who simply needed a smile or a moment of patience. We often imagine sharing Christ as something big, something that requires the perfect words or a special opportunity. But sometimes evangelization happens in the smallest moments. It happens when we notice someone. When we choose kindness. When we...

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