Living In Faith Together
Pope Francis has written you a letter:
Read the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Pastoral Letter against racism; Open Wide Our Hearts: The Enduring Call to Love.
We are all called to holiness; the young, the not so young and everyone in between.  Pope Francis wrote this awesome letter to all of us Gaudete et Exsultate. 

"My modest goal is to re-propose the call to holiness in a practical way for our own time, with all its risks, challenges and opportunities." (Gaudete et Exsultate #1)

Join with us as we explore our call to holiness.  "We are never completely ourselves unless we belong to a people." (Gaudete et Exsultate #6)​  You belong with us.
"Do not be afraid of holiness.  It will take away none of your energy, vitality or joy.  On the contrary, you will become what the Father had in mind when he created you, and you will be faithful to your deepest self."   (Guadete et Exsultate # 32)
For further exploration we recommend:

The USCCB (The US Conference of Catholic Bishops)
The RCDA (The Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany)
The Holy See website
The Evangelist - the official publication of the RCDA

There are also many Catholic Media outlets, podcasts and websites to explore.
Prayer For Migrants And Refugees

​Lord Jesus, today you call us to welcome the members of God's family who come to our land to escape oppression, poverty, persecution, violence, and war. Like your disciples, we too are filled with fear and doubt and even suspicion. We build barriers in our hearts and in our minds.
Lord Jesus, help us by your grace,
  • To banish fear from our hearts, that we may embrace each of your children as our own brother and sister;
  • To welcome migrants and refugees with joy and generosity, while responding to their many needs;
  • To realize that you call all people to your holy mountain to learn the ways of peace and justice;
  • To share of our abundance as you spread a banquet before us;
  • To give witness to your love for all people, as we celebrate the many gifts they bring.
We praise you and give you thanks for the family you have called together from so many people. We see in this human family a reflection of the divine unity of the one Most Holy Trinity in whom we make our prayer: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.  Amen.