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Seeing Clearly: Welcome to Lent

Editor’s note: Associate Director Meghan Meros introduces FMS’ Lenten blog series, “Seeing Clearly.” When do you know yourself best?   When do you see the saint—the one united with God—inside your soul?   When do you see the sinner in need of mercy and healing? Perhaps your moments of clarity come when your feet hit…

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Faith Calls Us to Be Neighbors: Seeing God in Others at Catholic Charities

Editor’s note: As a part of FMS’ 2017 Advent blog series, Programs Associate Rose Urankar shares a few reflections from people associated with Catholic Charities, including Barbara Fortson and Madonna Enwe. There is something about the Christmas season that motivates people to give. Monetary and in-kind donations are made to charities throughout the nation and…

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Learning to Receive

Editor’s Note: Missioner Erin McHugh reflects on the blessings and graces to be found in giving as well as allowing others to give. After December’s season of giving, I have found myself reflecting on the beauty that can come from receiving. I am not trying to sound selfish or greedy, but I have begun to…

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