Poverty in America?

The number of people in the U.S. in poverty in 2009 (43.6 million) is the largest number in the 51 years for which poverty estimates have been published (U.S. Census Bureau).

Though Americans have more access to aid, there are many (especially children) who are vulnerable and who remain at great risk.

Remember the parable of the Good Samaritan? Jesus concluded that poignant story with a question: "'Which of these three do you think proved to be a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of the robbers?' 'The one who showed mercy to him,' he said." And if the point had not already been clear, Jesus zeros in... "Then Jesus told him, 'Go and do the same.'" (Luke 10).

Starter prayer...
Jesus, we look forward to celebrating all that You did for us on the cross. And as we celebrate Your death and resurrection, give us grace to also celebrate Your LIFE. You showed us what righteousness and mercy look like. Help us, Jesus, to follow You!

Amen