Lent is a Powerful Time
Lent is a powerful time of year to reflect about the value of laying down our lives for one another. These acts of selflessness bring us closer to the Lord in our lives and also offer a ray of hope for others. The ultimate symbol of this is Jesus’ sacrifice on Calvary for us. Father Joe Walijewski brought this powerful
symbol to the people he served in his mission work that began over thirty years ago at Casa. Christ is crucified in the poor. Do we recognize him? How can we lay down our lives to serve Jesus coming to us in those who have so much less than we have?
The children of Casa Hogar come from challenging and complicated backgrounds threaded with poverty. They often ask, where was God when I needed him most? Why was I placed in this situation where my family suffers
so much? If God is all kindness, why do I not seem to get it? Through your generous support, we can bring God’s presence into their lives, delivering love and light into their hearts. The resources we receive at Casa enable us to strengthen the lives of the children each and every day through education, moral and spiritual support. Our Project of Life program provides the tools necessary for our graduates to thrive as they transition into a life outside of Casa Hogar. Your impact can help to instill hope in these families and create the everlasting love that Christ meant for us all.
We ask you to prayerfully consider a gift to Casa Hogar during this Lenten season to enable Christ’s presence to some of those among us who need it most. Together, we can offer gifts to give faith, family and hope for the future.
May God bless you and yours.
In Christ,
Msgr. Joseph Hirsch
Executive Director
Casa Hogar Juan Pablo II