Faith Living

“If anyone wishes to come after me, he must deny himself

and take up his cross and follow me.”Luke 9:23

“The joys and hopes, the griefs and anxieties of the people of this age,

especially those who are poor or in any way afflicted, these to are

the joys and hopes, the griefs and anxieties of the followers of Christ.” 

Second Vatican Council, Gaudium et Spes

Holiness and growth in relationship with Christ calls every disciple to change one's life.

No longer do we live for ourselves but for Christ. Christian discipleship is faith in action. It continues Christ’s work of salvation through the hands, feet—the entire person of the disciple.

The goal: proclamation of the Good News of Jesus and the transformation of the world.

Christian discipleship demands justice tempered by compassion, mercy and love.

Below are resource links that will help the Why Catholic? participant connect faith learning and sharing with faithful living of the Gospel.

In All Things Charity: A Pastoral Challenge for the New Millennium
Catholic Relief Services 
Catholic Charities - Maryland
Catholic Campaign for Human Development
Catholic Campaign for Human Development - Baltimore
An Ecumenical Justice Organization – Bread for the World
JUSTFAITH -- JustFaith Ministries strives to provide faith formation processes and resources that emphasize the Gospel message of peace and justice, Catholic social teaching and the intersection of spirituality and action.
Salt of the Earth – an on-line Social Justice resource published by the Claretians.
Catholic Charities Directory of Volunteer Opportunities
Catholic Charities Legislative Group
Social Justice In Action