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Please help ‘Jesus in disguise’

Published: 02.22.08

My dear friends,

In the story of the last judgment, Jesus reminds us to care for those in need.

If we ignore those who are hungry, thirsty, ill, without clothes, in prison or strangers, we turn away from Christ. When we act with compassion, generosity and commitment to justice for the “least among us,” we act as his true disciples.

The Catholic Relief Services collection is an important opportunity to express Christian compassion and generosity.

The collection is scheduled for the weekend of March 2 in our archdiocese.

The collection theme, “Jesus in disguise,” reminds us of the presence of Christ in every one of our brothers and sisters in need.

The collection helps build the church’s international social ministry.

Catholic Relief Services, the official international relief and development agency of the Catholic community in the United States, assists people in 98 countries on the basis of need — not race, creed, or nationality.

Catholic Relief Services creates opportunities for Catholics in the United States to live their faith in solidarity with poor people overseas by providing financial support and addressing the root causes of poverty.

The Holy Father’s Relief Fund assists victims of natural disasters and other emergencies around the world.

By giving to the Catholic Relief Services collection, you are responding to Jesus in disguise. Thank you for your generosity. Please visit www.usccb.org/crscollection for more information.

Sincerely yours in Christ,

John C. Favalora

Archbishop of Miami

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