Blessed are they who hope in the Lord
“Blessed are they who hope in the Lord.”
Life can be overwhelming, and certainly during seasons such as this when current events and political affairs seem filled with despair. It can be easy to slip into a pattern of trying to solve problems ourselves and seek strength from other human beings.
Today’s readings emphasize the importance of putting our trust in the Lord. Even when things seem unsteady and the drought comes, we can still bear fruit and grow strong. During times of turmoil, we can find hope in our God who has brought us to this point and know that His strength surpasses all human understanding.
At Catholic Charities, we see clients fall into this trap that the Devil sets. We see fear and doubt and hopelessness creep into their mindsets. We also see clients who come to us with resilience in their eyes, and a hope for a bigger, brighter future for themselves and their families. We are called to care for each of these individuals with God’s love and charity. We are here to inspire them to hope and know that the Lord is their strength.
Let us remember that each person that walks through the door of our offices is here for a reason, whether it be to inspire us by their strength or to be inspired by us and by the Gospel. When things seem dreary and dull, look to the Lord for respite in the heat and find strength in weakness.
Kimberly Baietto is the Parish Engagement Manager at Catholic Charities Fort Worth. She, her husband, and soon-to-be twin girls are very active at their newly established parish in Roanoke, Texas. Kimberly will also be receiving her Masters in Pastoral Theology degree this coming May.