Restoring life

The Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace was established by the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops in 1969 as a means of providing tangible assistance to the people of God, especially outside the country.

Each year, Development and Peace calls the attention of Canadian Catholics to the plight of other Christians throughout the world. In addition, this organization is among the first to respond when disaster strikes. From the tsunami of Southwestern Asia to the earthquakes which have devastated parts of South America in recent years, the Church is there providing help for all those who find themselves facing these challenges.

Today is referred to as Solidarity Sunday, traditionally a time for all Catholics in Canada to remember the work of Development and Peace, and to be spiritually united with the actions adanced toward those who are most in need. To mark this day, special messages are issued by the president of the CCCB and by many other bishops in Canada.

My homily for this weekend, available in text or podcast format, is meant to educate about the Share Lent campaign and to prepare the hearer-reader for the upcoming Share Lent collection which traditionally takes place on Good Friday.