ST. TERESA PRAYER SOCIETY
“Love, to be true, has to begin with God in prayer. If we pray, we will be able to love, and if we love, we will be able to serve."
– St. Teresa of Calcutta
Our Mission
The mission of the St. Teresa of Calcutta Prayer Society is to foster organized, spiritual support for Catholic Charities’ staff, volunteers and those we serve, and to pray for those who ask for our prayers.
Our Mission
The mission of the St. Teresa of Calcutta Prayer Society is to foster organized, spiritual support for Catholic Charities’ staff, volunteers and those we serve, and to pray for those who ask for our prayers.
sEVEN THEMES OF
CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING
The Church's social teaching is grounded in the basis of our mission at Catholic Charities of Denver. In these brief reflections, we highlight several of the key themes that are at the heart of our Catholic social tradition.
LIFE & Dignity Of THE HUMAN PERSON
The dignity of the human person is the foundation of a moral vision for society. The Catholic Church proclaims that human life is sacred and that the dignity of the human person is the foundation of a moral vision for society. We believe that every person is precious, that people are more important than things and that the measure of every institution is whether it threatens or enhances the life and dignity of the human person.
CALL TO FAMILY, COMMUNITY & Participation
The person is not only sacred but also social. How we organize our society directly affects human dignity and the capacity of individuals to grow in community. We believe people have a right and a duty to participate in society, seeking together the common good and well-being of all, especially the poor and vulnerable.
RIGHTS and
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Catholic tradition teaches that human dignity can be protected and a healthy community is achieved when human rights are protected and responsibilities are met. Therefore, every person has a fundamental right to life and a right to those things required for human decency.
OPTION FOR THE POOR AND VULNERABLE
A basic moral test is how our most vulnerable members are faring. In a society marred by deepening divisions between rich and poor, our tradition recalls the story of the Last Judgment (Mt 25:31-46) and instructs us to put the needs of the poor and vulnerable first.
THE DIGNITY OF WORK & RIGHTS OF WORKERS
The economy must serve people, not the other way around. Work is more than a way to make a living; it is a form of continuing participation in God's creation. If the dignity of work is to be protected, then the basic rights of workers must be respected--the right to productive work, to decent and fair wages, to the organization and joining of unions, to private property and to economic initiative.
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SOLIDARITY
We are one human family whatever our national, racial, ethnic, economic and ideological differences. We are our brothers' and sisters' keepers, wherever they may be. Loving our neighbor has global dimensions in a shrinking world. At the core of the virtue of solidarity is the pursuit of justice and peace.
"if you want peace, work for justice."
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CARE FOR GOD'S CREATION
We show our respect for the Creator by our stewardship of creation. We are called to protect people and the planet, living our faith in relationship with all of God's creation. A full understanding can only be achieved by reading the papal, conciliar and episcopal documents that make up this rich tradition.
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MARCH PRAYER INTENTION
This month at Catholic Charities, we pray especially for our ministry in immigration services and how we serve our non-citizen neighbors. Catholic Charities provides a wide range of immigration services to the Northern Colorado community. We have seen a great increase in those coming to our shelters who are new arrivals in the United States. We contribute to a more just and humane society by providing equitable access to legal services, fostering and preserving the family structure through family reunification, and promoting self-esteem.
We are reminded that Jesus and the Holy Family were immigrants. May we see every immigrant and displaced person as St Jospeh and our Blessed Mother Mary sees them. May we treat every immigrant as if they were Jesus Christ. St Joseph, protector of the Church...pray for us. Blessed Virgin Mary ...pray for us.