“Every dollar you give to the Cardinal’s Appeal reaches organizations and charities that are building the kingdom of God here in our own community.”

Jesus came into the world to reveal who God is and who we are. Jesus urges us to “seek first the kingdom of God” and live in the assurance of God’s personal, enduring love for each and every one.

Christ invites us into a kingdom of love, grace and life in the Holy Spirit. But He also challenges us to begin to build the kingdom of God now through actions of charity and works of care and compassion.

Each year, the Cardinal’s Appeal blesses us with the opportunity to reach out to people in our community who are in great need. Brothers and sisters who are without shelter, adequate food, health care and mental health services, those without access to education, and those who are ill, imprisoned and dying depend on our generosity. The needs are enormous.

Saint Paul reminds us that we are “servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.” Because we have been invited into a kingdom rich in God’s love and mercy, we must do our best to see that God’s love works through us. Wherever people are in need, we can help to realize God’s kingdom, to actually manifest it in our lives and in our world.

Every dollar you give to the Cardinal’s Appeal reaches organizations and charities that are building the kingdom of God here in our own community. I urge you to make a generous, sacrificial commitment this year.

Listen to a recording of Donald Cardinal Wuerl’s Homily for Commitment Weekend (mp3 format / 6 mb).