findtheperfectgift.org
December 14 - Find the Perfect Gift
http://www.findtheperfectgift.org/album/snm-1214
Find the Perfect Gift. Among the many memories of Advent and Christmas, we all remember the special foods and meals prepared to celebrate this holy season. In this week’s #PerfectGift reflection, Fr. Frank Wright considers how the simple act of eating together ends isolation. Creating communities of friendship, especially for and with persons with developmental differences and other special needs, is what our Church is all about. Click here to read. The transcript of Fr. Frank Wright’s reflection.
findtheperfectgift.org
Advent Calendar - Find the Perfect Gift
http://www.findtheperfectgift.org/advent-calendar
Find the Perfect Gift. Did you know: There may have been more than three kings? Yep, it’s true! There were three gifts presented to the infant Jesus, but the Bible does not record how many kings there were. Read the story of the Wise Men in the Gospel of Matthew 2:1-12. Take time today to reflect on the Corporal Acts of Mercy. How are you already experiencing these acts? How can you live them out in your daily life? Make a plan for the year ahead. Learn more here. Plan to spend the entire day with family...
findtheperfectgift.org
December 29 - Find the Perfect Gift
http://www.findtheperfectgift.org/album/snm-1229
Find the Perfect Gift. Epiphany is not the end of the Christmas story, it marks the beginning of the earthly life of Jesus. Fr. Frank Wright, in this fifth and final #PerfectGift reflection, reminds us that the Sunday after Epiphany is the feast of the Baptism of the Lord. Baptism is significant in our community of persons with special needs, because through baptism, we become equal in dignity in the sight of God. Click here to read. The transcript of Fr. Frank Wright’s reflection.
findtheperfectgift.org
January 3 - Find the Perfect Gift
http://www.findtheperfectgift.org/album/acjan3
Find the Perfect Gift. Get ready to celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany with a Three Kings Cake. Click here. To learn about the tradition behind the cake and find a recipe to make one together as a family.
findtheperfectgift.org
Daily Reflections - Find the Perfect Gift
http://www.findtheperfectgift.org/daily-reflections
Find the Perfect Gift. And behold the star they had seen at its rising preceded them. For the three kings, the star that guided them led them to Jesus and led them back home to share the Good News. As the Christmas season ends, our journey to Jesus continues. Scripture, the Mass, prayer groups, Bible study groups, and conversations […]. We encounter Jesus most especially in the Holy Eucharist. We encounter him […]. Epiphany Sunday celebrates the gift of light to a world covered in darkness. Jesus, th...
findtheperfectgift.org
January 5 - Find the Perfect Gift
http://www.findtheperfectgift.org/album/drjan5
Find the Perfect Gift. The story of the journey of the Magi, ends by saying that the kings departed for their country by another way. Their encounter with Jesus changed their lives, and they saw Herod for what he really was. Encountering Jesus is a life-changing experience! We encounter Jesus in the Word, in the Eucharist, in the face of another person. Our faith is passed on by people who have encountered Jesus and can’t help but share the story of their life changing experience.
findtheperfectgift.org
Media - Find the Perfect Gift
http://www.findtheperfectgift.org/media
Find the Perfect Gift. Cardinal Wuerl discusses the meaning of Christmas on Good Morning America. More ABC News Videos. On Christmas Eve, Cardinal Wuerl shared a message of peace and hope on FOX 5 DC. DC News FOX 5 DC WTTG. Click here to listen. To Cardinal Wuerl’s Christmas Eve interview with WTOP’s Joan Jones and John Aaron.
findtheperfectgift.org
January 2 - Find the Perfect Gift
http://www.findtheperfectgift.org/album/acjan2
Find the Perfect Gift. Did you know: There may have been more than three kings? Yep, it’s true! There were three gifts presented to the infant Jesus, but the Bible does not record how many kings there were. Read the story of the Wise Men in the Gospel of Matthew 2:1-12.
findtheperfectgift.org
January 4 - Find the Perfect Gift
http://www.findtheperfectgift.org/album/drjan4
Find the Perfect Gift. Epiphany Sunday celebrates the gift of light to a world covered in darkness. Jesus, the perfect gift is the light of the world. As people begin to take down their Christmas lights, we can become a light to others. How can you keep the light of Christ burning within you and shining out on the world? Light a candle and keep it burning all day today as a reminder that Jesus asks us to be a light (of his love)to the world. This week how can I share the light of Christ?
findtheperfectgift.org
Photo Contest - Find the Perfect Gift
http://www.findtheperfectgift.org/photo-contest
Find the Perfect Gift. Photos have the power to inspire! Participate in our weekly photo contests and help others Find the #PerfectGift. Photo Contest Winner #1: St. Vincent de Paul Thanksgiving Workers “Joy of Service”.
SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT