And people were bringing children to him that he might touch them, but the disciples rebuked them.
When Jesus saw this he became indignant and said to them, "Let the children come to me; do not prevent them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.
Amen, I say to you, whoever does not accept the kingdom of God like a child will not enter it."
Then he embraced them and blessed them,
placing his hands on them.
MK 10:13-16
Little Sisters of the Poor
This weekend we welcome the Little Sisters of the Poor, who will be speaking about their work at all the Masses.
The Little Sisters of the Poor are an international congregation of Roman Catholic women religious, founded in 1839 by Saint Jeanne Jugan. Together with a diverse network of collaborators, they serve the elderly poor in over 30 countries around the world. Locally, they operate the Holy Family Home in Philadelphia.
Their mission is to offer the neediest elderly of every race and religion a home where they will be welcomed as Christ, cared for as family and accompanied with dignity until God calls them to himself.
