Saint Pope John Paul the Great wisely teaches us: “Confession is an act of honesty and courage –an act of entrusting ourselves, beyond sin, to the mercy of a loving and forgiving God.”
Evil may have its hour, but God will have His day,” said the late Archbishop Fulton Sheen. This came to mind as I watched members of the R.I. House of Representatives and their allies rejoice and applaud as a bill to expand the evil of abortion was passed
Praying more helps us grow more connected to God. Fasting more helps us grow more dependent on God. Giving more helps become more aware of God in our brothers and sisters. Pray, fast and give alms!
St. Augustine, in a sermon on Lent, teaches that: “Through humility and charity, fasting and almsgiving, abstaining and forgiving, avoiding evil and doing good, our prayer seeks peace and achieves it.” (Sermon 206)
The Catholic Charity Appeal supports the many ministries and programs of the Diocese of Providence which provide social, educational and spiritual support to thousands of Rhode Islanders each year regardless of race, creed or background. We do not help people because they are Catholic, we do it because we are Catholic!
In his Farewell Address to the nation in 1796, President George Washington said: “Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, Religion and morality are indispensable supports.”