Welcome to my blog: With Grateful Hearts, We Remember

November 2025

All Souls Day Prayer

Merciful Father,

On this day, we are called to remember

those who have died,

and to pray for their joyful reunion with you,

their loving Creator.

And So We Pray ...

Older woman arranging a photo on a Day of the Dead altar decorated with flowers and an image of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

Families Face Devastation From Hurricane Melissa

A man with a bicycle stands on a damaged road surrounded by fallen trees and debris after Hurricane Melissa.

Provide lifesaving relief to your sisters and brothers in Jamaica and Haiti.

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Reminder to Make the Most of Your Year-End Giving!

Woman standing in a sandy field with rows of green plants, holding a wooden stick and wearing a colorful patterned skirt.

Donating from your IRA is easy and tax-smart, but most importantly you will make a difference in someone's life.‌

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Protect Lifesaving Aid

Two individuals engaged in manual labor on dry soil under a clear blue sky, wearing simple clothing and headscarves.

International humanitarian aid plays a crucial role in saving lives and promoting global stability. It is crucial that members of Congress know that people of faith like you support U.S. humanitarian and development assistance that upholds the dignity of all people.

Advocate Now

A New Beginning for Displaced Families in Syria

A child with a prosthetic leg releases a white bird in a courtyard.

Syrian families are reclaiming their lives after years of war. With courage, community, and support from people like you, hope is returning.

Read the Full Story

A group of children playing jump rope in an open area.

"Above all, let us not forget to thank: If we are bearers of gratitude, the world itself will become better, even if only a little bit, but that is enough to transmit a bit of hope. The world needs hope."

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—Pope Francis

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Photos by Karen Kamauski and Carlos Barrio for CRS, Tofy Rabenandrasana and Philip Laubner/CRS, AP Photo/Matias Delacroix and Syrian Association for Relief and Development (SARD)