Sr. Marge loves to see little children enjoying their lunch at the Lady of the Star Nursery in the Philippines. These children come from extremely destitute families and begin preschool gravely malnourished. Throughout the year, the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary not only provide early education and a hearty meal, but they also treat many of the children for TB.
Staying in School
She couldn’t take it anymore. Sixteen-year-old Suyen had been helping her ill mother with housework and her father with farming — plus riding her bicycle to school 12½ miles each way. Something had to give.
“Shoe Leather Evangelization”
“Because we’re a faith community, we’re a family. The Holy Father has challenged priests to do ‘shoe leather evangelization.’ This goes back to Thessalonians.
Thank You, Bishop Jacobs!
After more than a decade of faithful service with our ministry, and nearly 50 years in the priesthood, Bishop Sam Jacobs, chairman and founding board member of Cross Catholic Outreach, has announced his retirement.
Notable Quotable
Jesus comes to us every day in every encounter. Do we recognize Christ in the person next to us, wherever we go? Christ is at our sides every moment. If our heads are full with worries and difficulties and tasks, we miss Christ next to us, or in the people, or even as we pray.
What a Difference a Nun Makes
Through support from Cross Catholic Outreach, Sr. Irene Claire Duval, of the Compassionate Franciscan Sisters of the Poor, has been able to provide food, clothing and other necessities to Enit’s impoverished family.