Charity

Last week, Happy Catholic talked about ways of being charitable. They were good ideas but I don't see homeless people in my sleepy little community (and I no longer work in Boston).

However, people who need our help are all around us.

What about the widow who is having trouble making ends meet? She's your neighbor and you know that she is not well off. Buy a gift card from the local supermarket and slip it under her front door when she isn't home.

What about the friend who just took in 2 of her neices because their mother is using drugs and can't (won't) get clean? Offer her some help, anonymous or otherwise.

Use your imagination!

The Corporal Works of Mercy

We all know them, right?

-- Feed the Hungry
-- Give drink to the Thirsty
-- Clothe the naked
-- Shelter the homeless
-- Visit the sick
-- Visit the imprisoned
-- Bury the dead

At Amy's website, she has asked for examples of good (small) charities that do some of the above.

A day or so ago, she also posted a link to blog by Jim Myers of the Diocese of Colorado Springs who is currently working with Christian Foundation for Children and Aging. It was good to see someone report on their work with a first-hand account.