Did you know that having a Catholic Mass “offered” for someone who is grieving the loss of a loved one is a beautiful example of the 14th Work of Mercy, Praying for the Living and the Dead?

The 4th Work of Mercy, visiting the sick is a rich opportunity to be in communion with another;

One of our UPRISE movement-makers shared today about how hard it has been recently with her spouse…he is filled with upset and rage for his family of origin, and his own children…when one of the adult children invited their parents for an upcoming holiday, her husband refused to go due to past hurts and disappointments.

Wishing all the Mothers throughout the UPRISE movement family a blessed day of joy, family love, and peace!

One of our UPRISE movement-makers called to talk about his aching heart they are currently experiencing as a Father, given the anger and disappointment of his young adult son who had returned home for a visit after a half year of missionary work in the church…the young man’s own search for his individual identity and values clashed dramatically with what he remembers from how is Father raised him.

Last week, through UPRISE's email address, begenerous@catholicuprise.com, we received an email from Bayan, a Syrian refugee located now in Lebanon since 2012...according to the Human Rights Watch, 1.5 million Syrians are today refugees in Lebanon, with nearly 75 percent of them lacking any legal status.