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Have you ever met someone who had no hope? When I turn on the news, I think I see it in individuals whose homes were destroyed in a tornado or in a wildfire or in some other natural disaster ... they look utterly dejected ... in shock ... maybe with no hope.

Thoughtful reflection on our readings from Sacred Scripture today can reveal some pertinent information about the Church, the Body of Christ, here on earth. The First Reading from the Acts of the Apostles shows how a critical pastoral problem was solved by the early Church. The ministry of the Church included (and still includes) not only evangelization, but also works of charity.

Years ago, in a small southeastern Indiana village called Oldenburg there lived a dairy farmer called Marvin Wissel. Marvin was a kind, gentle, loving man who had names for each one of his cows. He would introduce you to Clara, Isabelle, Mabel and so on as he would affectionately pat each one as he introduced them. It soon became very obvious that Marvin was an exemplary caretaker. He lived on the family farm where his elderly Mom and Dad still lived. His Dad was crippled wit

Have you ever had someone come up to you and begin talking to you like they knew you and you have no idea who they are? And maybe you feel bad about it and as the conversation continues, you hope for clues as to the other person’s identity.