Author: Pat Erzinger
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“If you can do good, do not put it off, because almsgiving frees us from death.”
St. Polycarp, Bishop Gloria G., 30 years old, learned about Casa de los Pobres in mid-September, and she came to ask for help for her and her 10-year-old son. Her husband abandoned her six years ago, afraid of her advanced tuberculosis. In spite of this serious condition, with help of family and…
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“The Lord is Just and Loves Justice; the Upright Shall See His Face.”
Psalm 11 A Jesuit Seminarian stayed at the Casa last year, and here is part of his story . . . “I went to teach catechism with Sisters Angeles and Teresa in the Santa Julia Colonia. It is far off and known for its high crime rate. Many houses are built precariously…
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“Remember the poor and afflicted, do not let this day be a burden to them but a consolation and a joy.”
Prayer from the Liturgy of the Hours it is indeed a consolation and a joy for the poor to come to the Casa. Along with food and medical care, many spiritual and emotional needs are met by the loving and wise care of the Sisters . . . “Thanks to God and…
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“When Paul and Barnabas preached the Good News, their only stipulation was to be mindful of the poor”
Galatians 2:10 A Jesuit notice writes about his visit to a distant Colonia: “We visited Dona Elma, a diabetic, who comes to the Casa when she can for food and medical help. This trip takes two buses and 45 minutes. She has problems seeing and walking. Her house is in a downhill…
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“Where God finds charity with its loving concern, there He recognizes the reflection of His own fatherly care.”
St. Leo the Great A note of gratitude from one of the children of the Casa (translated) “Well, first of all I would like to thank you for the help that you have been giving us these past years. Thank you for your help in my sister’s and my school supplies, because…
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“Men lose all the material things they leave behind them in this world . . .”
” . . . but they carry with them the reward of their charity and the alms they give.” St. Francis of Assisi The Sisters instill hope and treat each individual with a tenderness, respect, and love that can only come from God. The undercurrent of JOY amid so much destitution and…
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“For the Whole Law is Summed Up in a Single Commandment, ‘You Shall Love Your Neighbor as Yourself.’”
Galatians 5:14 “Mrs. Nely H., a widow of 65 years, came to the Casa de Los Pobres telling us she cares for her three grandchildren (Luis 11, Mary 6, and Javier 5). Their single mother has been in jail for 4 years. She came to ask for food, clothing, and school supplies…
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Share the GIFT with others who cry out for help
“This nation is affluent and has more than it needs. The realization that what we have is a free gift can deepen our desire to share the GIFT with others who cry out for help.” Henri Nouwen Mrs. Maritza Cortez, 32 years, came to the Casa recently to ask for help for…
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“Blessed is he who expects nothing, for he shall enjoy everything.”
St. Francis of Assisi We asked Sister, “What are the greatest needs?” Sister Armida’s answer: FOOD and MEDICINE Sick people line up at the Clinic while it is still dark and cold. At this time, our weather is especially cold and inclement. The breakfast lines are very long. People begin arriving at…
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The Lord Hears the Cry of the Poor
Psalm 34 Dear Friends of the Casa, 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. You provided: 1500 bags of special food and a new blanket for…
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