Charities

what she referred to as the “call within a call” Christ spoke to her telling her to abandon her work as a teacher and go to Calcutta’s poorest and sickest people to help them (Kolodiejchuk 40). This call was the beginning of the Missionaries of Charity. This date will later be known by her congregation as Inspiration Day…

Vision: From the Life of Hildegard von Bingen tells the life story of a 12th century nun blessed with visions from God. A gifted healer, composer, and writer, Hildegard von Bingen (Barbara Sukowa) worked to fulfill her visions and share her findings with the world. She also labored to improve the lives of the women under her care. Even with her faith and many talents, Hildegard is shown to possess the same flaws as all humans. Despite these faults, Hildegard worked to bridge the gaps between…

Make-A-Wish foundation The Make-A-Wish Foundation is a non-profit organization that grants wishes for children who have been diagnosed with life-threatening medical conditions. With a large amount of donors and fundraisers held by large franchises, they are able to create a dream come true for these children (Wish.org). The Make-A-Wish Foundation was founded in 1980 by Frank Shankwitz. Shankwitz was inspired to create the Make-A-Wish Foundation because a young boy named Chris Greicius had…

I walk into the old thrift shop on the corner which smells like a nursing home. I'm not sure why it smells like it. I'm not sure why it always smells that way, it could be the clerk who is around late 70s or early 80s. I walk around just browsing the aisles, just looking for something. “What are you doing?” The clerk asks me as I see a pair of jeans. “Looking ma'am.” I make my way to a jewelry case and I see a silver ring, which looks rather nice. “Can I see this ring?” I ask the clerk.…

In today’s world, many people try to define success in terms of having power over others, winning over others, or the ability to dominate others. On the other hand, many assume that items of material value will be enough to make them happy and successful. But this type of happiness is temporary and short-lived. Therefore, those who help others and give generously find a type of fulfillment that extends beyond position or title. By helping others, they find an authority that reaches into their…

The Salvation Army is an international Christian charitable organization that seeks to bring salvation to the impecunious, needy and deprived by improving their lives through a spiritual and physical way. It is currently active in 127 countries with different challenges for each different location but ultimately, The Salvation Army’s common goal is to aid those who are in suffering and to act for social justice. Early this year in February, there was a viral photo of a dress which became…

Stories play a big part in our lives. When telling stories people are able to learn about the past and people who may have been related to them. Stories can also demonstrate moral lessons or teach us to learn from our past mistakes. They can also be associated with history and will explain about a certain time era. Without stories we would not have any way of preserving memories, special moments, or important times in people’s lives. The story that comes to mind, is a story that has been…

“Suffering is a great grace; through suffering the soul becomes like the Savior; in suffering love becomes crystallized; the greater the suffering, the purer the love” (#57, page 29). The saint I have chosen for my confirmation name is Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska. She was born on August 25th 1905 in Glogowiec, Poland and sadly passed away on October 5th 1938. Her feast date is October 5th. Saint Faustina had healed a man's permanently damaged heart instantly. When a lady with an incurable…

The world has had exceptionally good people throughout its history- people such as Gandhi and Mother Teresa,. People like these are those who sacrifice themselves for the needs of others. An individual that is especially inspiring is a woman named Razia Jan. Her latest effort has created a school for girls that provides free education to more than 430 children in Afghanistan. She made this school despite hearing horror stories of acid being thrown in girl’s faces, and schools for educating girls…

A 25 year-old woman named Teresa lived in Oregon. She unfortunately had to go through the worse Experience a woman could ever go through. Teresa had two kids. She had two daughters one named Maria and the other was named Sandra. Maria was only 1 year- old. Sandra was 2 years-old. Teresa was a single and working mom. Teresa lives in a part of town that suffers from poverty. She works almost all day to supply and support her kids and their needs. Teresa would skip meals to buy clothes and…