Author: Pat Erzinger
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“Those who are generous are blessed, for they share their bread with the poor.”
Psalm 22:9 “The following story is about Mayra, the mother of 2 of the students in the Scholarship Aide (Adopt a Student) program. Dearikson and Jeoffrey are in elementary and secondary grades. Mayra is 36 years old. For the last 4 months, she has come with intense headaches, and analgesic treatments weren’t…
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“Happy the man who considers the poor and the weak. The Lord will save him in the day of evil.”
Psalm 41 We asked Sister, “What are your greatest needs right now?” Sister Armida’s answer: Food Blankets, tarps Warm jackets, socks Medicine Vitamins C, D, and zinc Soap, towels Any extra citrus fruit you may harvest from your yards Donations may be left at 6432 Cardeno Drive, La Jolla 92037. They need…
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“The Lord Hears the Cry of the Poor”
Psalm 34 THANK YOU FOR HEARING THE CRY OF THE POOR. You made Christmas a time of JOY for our brothers and sisters in Christ who endure harsh poverty in the dumps of Tijuana. 1600 families came via many bus lines or on foot from the hills and dumps to receive their…
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Jesus is the Face of the Poor
“Thanks to God and His Son Jesus Christ and to our Mother Virgin Mary for this place and to you Sisters for your love to your neighbors. I was left without a job and do not have a place to live, so I came to get some groceries. I have need of…
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“No good is ever done without some cost and pain to the doer.”
St. Bishop Fulton Sheen Can You Make the Holidays Brighter for Those Who Have Nothing? This year, no toys will be allowed to cross the border for Christmas. Sorry news! But we can provide these sorely needed items to make the holidays brighter for our brothers and sisters in Tijuana: New shoes…
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“The Lord turns His eyes to the just and His ears to their appeal. They call and the Lord hears and rescues them in all their distress.”
Psalm 34 THERE IS AN URGENT NEED FOR FOOD IN TIJUANA, AS MANY FOOD PANTRIES ARE CLOSED. Your monetary and food donations are needed urgently! Meet Jose, a 6-year-old. He told one of the Sisters: “I want to present to you my mom. Her name is Monica and I have a little…
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“A Christian is not his own master; his time is God’s.”
St. Ignatius of Antioch “I am Jesus, I am 67 and homeless. After losing my job and money due to COVID-19, I went to Casa de los Pobres asking for help with deep appreciation for all the mercy I have found. I kindly asked for a pair of tennis shoes, pants, shirt,…
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“Give thanks to the Lord for He is good, for His love endures forever.”
Psalm 118 The virus situation in Tijuana is serious, and your extra donations are very much appreciated. Many men are out of work and are coming for the first time to ask for food, shoes, socks, underwear, and toiletry items. Thanks to several large donations, the Sisters are joyfully shopping at Costco…
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“The just man is generous and gives.”
Psalm 37 “My wife and I lost the room where we used to live because the Maquila where we were working closed. Right now, we are living on the streets or in the parks. When we have some money, we pay for a shelter. I want to thank all the people who…
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“This day was made by the Lord; let us rejoice and be glad.”
Psalm 118 SOS! The Casa needs face masks! Can you help us keep the people of the Casa safe? The Sisters serve 800 meals per day, and need more face masks! Can you sew a few? Or this company will deliver a pack of 12 for $24.99 plus tax: https://stores.customink.com/health-wellness/products/1842 You…
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