Thursday, October 25, 2012
Global Solidarity
After reading the article I think the world clearly needs to do more to protect young women who are being taken advantage of throughout the world. I think the world needs to help these young girls who simply cannot help themselves. According to the principles of Catholic Social Teaching, we are called to help the vulnerable, work together as one family, and respect the rights and responsibilities we are given from God. Whenever there is a natural disaster such as a tsunami or a hurricane, everyone in the United States wants to help. So why is no one helping the young girls who are being forced into prostitution? I don't know why there is a difference in level of concern/reaction/shock, but there definitely shouldn't be. I believe we as Catholics are called to help these girls just as we are called to help those affected by natural disasters.
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Year of Faith
I believe the Bishop's suggestions are something we as Catholics should really think about. The suggestions do not seem very difficult. 5 resolutions I will make for myself this year are:
1. Attend Mass: Sometimes it is hard to get to church every week, but I vow to make more of an effort. While at mass I will participate openly like the Bishop has suggested. On my own I can pray everyday asking God for forgiveness.
2. CSC: I will get more involved in CSC and try my best to visit LaSalle Academy a few times a month. I will help the students who are less fortunate and spend some of my time helping them with homework.
3. Donate: I will donate old clothing, toys, and books to those who cannot afford to buy their own. At Christmas I can buy Christmas presents for the little girls and boys whose parents cannot afford to buy presents from Santa.
4. Since everyone has a busy schedule it is sometimes hard to sit down as a family, eat dinner, and talk about the day. I will make more of an effort to stop what I am doing and just enjoy the time we have together. I can take a few minutes away from my homework and just focus on spending time with my family.
5. I will appreciate the gifts I have been given. Sometimes I fail to realize my life is not the "norm". There are many people struggling and my problems are really insignificant. I will try and remember that whatever might be going on isn't really as horrible as I might think. I will value the education I am lucky enough to receive and the house I have over my head.
1. Attend Mass: Sometimes it is hard to get to church every week, but I vow to make more of an effort. While at mass I will participate openly like the Bishop has suggested. On my own I can pray everyday asking God for forgiveness.
2. CSC: I will get more involved in CSC and try my best to visit LaSalle Academy a few times a month. I will help the students who are less fortunate and spend some of my time helping them with homework.
3. Donate: I will donate old clothing, toys, and books to those who cannot afford to buy their own. At Christmas I can buy Christmas presents for the little girls and boys whose parents cannot afford to buy presents from Santa.
4. Since everyone has a busy schedule it is sometimes hard to sit down as a family, eat dinner, and talk about the day. I will make more of an effort to stop what I am doing and just enjoy the time we have together. I can take a few minutes away from my homework and just focus on spending time with my family.
5. I will appreciate the gifts I have been given. Sometimes I fail to realize my life is not the "norm". There are many people struggling and my problems are really insignificant. I will try and remember that whatever might be going on isn't really as horrible as I might think. I will value the education I am lucky enough to receive and the house I have over my head.
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