Did you know that October 24th is "Make a Difference" Day? That got me thinking--how do we really make a difference? Do we even try to make a difference in the world around us? This upcoming month is a good place to start for trying harder to really make a difference. It sounds exhausting, doesn't it? But the thing is, you can start by doing something thoughtful for someone within your own family or friend circle. Work on a prayer bouquet for one of your parents, help out a sibling, make a card for a friend you really appreciate...the possibilities are endless. From there, you can try doing even bigger projects--like collecting items for the local homeless shelter, volunteering at a soup kitchen, or even making cards for elderly residents at a nursing home.
Pope Francis reminds us that "we must restore hope to young people, help the old, be open to the future, spread love. Be poor among the poor. We need to include the excluded and preach peace."
Get started early. Don't wait until October 24th to begin.
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