An elderly couple was seen sharing a single hamburger, fries, and a drink. The husband cut the burger in half and divided the fries into two equal piles. As he ate his portion, his wife took sips from the shared drink. Other patrons in the restaurant took pity and offered to buy them another order.…
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A CCD teacher was introducing the Ten Commandments to her young students. After explaining the command to “Honor your father and mother,” she asked the class, “Is there a commandment that teaches us how to treat our brothers and sisters?” A bright young boy’s hand shot up. “thou shall not kill?” Today’s Gospel story reminds…
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The Global Poverty Act of 2007 never made it into law. One of its goals was to reduce by one-half the proportion of people who live on less than $1.00 per day. This would have required the United States to add billions a year to its overall spending on humanitarian aid. Today’s Gospel challenges us…
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