A Happy 2019 Homeless Easter!

A Happy 2019 Homeless Easter!

From the Servants of the Father of Mercy . . .

REMEMBER ME!

REMEMBER ME!

Take and eat, this is my body, broken on crosses too lonely to mention.
Take and drink, this is my blood, spilled on your alleys and lost in your hallways.

REMEMBER ME!

I couldn't be here.

REMEMBER ME!

I live all alone.

REMEMBER ME!

I walk on your streets and sleep homeless by your highways.

REMEMBER ME!

I sit in your jails.

REMEMBER ME!

I live in your sick beds and wait for your footsteps.

REMEMBER ME!

Lyrics by Joseph Wise


Brought to you Easter 2019 by the Servants of the Father of Mercy, "Bringing Our Homeless Home."

JESUS, HOMELESS AT THE LAST SUPPER . . .

“So Jesus took two of his disciples and told them, ‘Go into the city, and a man carrying a jug of water will meet you. Follow him and say, the Master’s time is near. He will keep the Passover with the disciples at your house.’” Matthew 26:18/Mark 14:13



Easter Blessings from the Servants of the Father of Mercy, "Bringing Our Homeless Home!"

WHY IS NOT MORE BEING DONE TO HELP THE HOMELESS IN VENTURA, SANTA BARBARA AND OTHER WEALTHY COMMUNITIES IN THE U.S.?

Today, that is what one person writes while sharing Servants of the Father of Mercy Facebook yesterday showing that a nonprofit organization in Austin, TX is providing StreetSide showers for the city's homeless. 

Here in a nutshell is the answer that question . . .

In recent years (since 2010), some Ventura and Santa Barbara religious and civil officials have publicized "that no organizations are to help the homeless on the streets", they say, "because helping homeless increases the local population". 

One church (and possibly more) has given their congregants a business card message to hand out to the homeless from their car.  It says, "Please go to the Rescue Mission" and they list other services to visit, concluding with "but please do not ask on the streets."

The church person is taught by order of local authorities, like top business and tourism leaders to walk away and not to provide immediate assistance. 

Similarly, this was tried in Fort Lauderdale, FL a few years ago. After an elderly man (93) was arrested and put in jail three times for helping the homeless. A high-court judge ruled in his favor that it is unconstitutional to withhold human sustenance from people in need.

Now, after that ruling, cities are trying various types of quiet subversive harassment to stop organizations that help the homeless by making life difficult for their volunteers, just short of jail for fear it will create a judge's just ruling locally in favor of the poor.

Hope this answers everyone's questions as to why is there not more being done for the homeless in Ventura and Santa Barbara areas, and for that matter other wealthy communities throughout the United States.

Lastly, we know that God favors the poor - Jesus was born poor, lived poor, lived homeless and so did his disciples - they begged for their every need.  Serving the poor, you have assurance that God is 100% on your side.

Ps. If someone tries to post anything negative for the homeless, it will be deleted, so no use trying!

THE LAW OF MERCY . . .

The one who obeys God's law of mercy and teaches others to be merciful will be called "great" in the kingdom of heaven.

A reading from the letter of James . . .

"So speak and so act as one who will be judged by the law of freedom.  Judgment is without mercy to those who have shown no mercy, yet mercy triumphs over judgment."  James 2:12-13

Springtime Showers!

On Saturday March 16, 2019, a nonprofit with the mission of serving the homeless brought their first shower trailer to Austin, TX, serving dozens of the city's homeless population with fresh showers and eventually laundry services too!

WHY PAIN & SUFFERING?

"Christ suffered for you, and left for you an example to have you follow in His footsteps."  1 Peter 2:21  Let us pray . . .

"Father, ours were the sufferings your Son bore, ours the torments he endured. Help us to willingly accept our own lot, suffering in this life as Jesus accepted His own passion and death. With your help, may we ever look forward to the resurrection and a new life with Christ in heaven. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever. Amen."

TRUE HAPPINESS!

"Happy is the man who considers the poor and the weak. The Lord will save him in the day of evil. The Lord will guard him, give him life, make him happy in the land and will not give him up to the will of his enemies. The Lord will help him on his sickbed and will bring him back from sickness to health."  Psalm 41

Abba Father!

Let us pray . . . “Father, creator of unfailing light, give that same light to those of us who call upon your name. Then, our lips will praise you, our lives proclaim your goodness, our works give you honor and our voices will celebrate you forever.” Amen.

Repent!