“This man welcomes sinners.” Luke 15:2 - The scribes and Pharisees intend this statement to be a condemnation of Jesus. Their sensibilities and theology are scandalized that Jesus is speaking to sinners and tax collectors. They believe that God punishes sinners. Jesus demonstrates an alternative way of seeing and responding to sinners. He welcomes them as an alternative to blaming, judging or punishing them. [More]

“Return to me with your whole heart; … rend your hearts, not your garments.” Joel 2: 12-13. The words of the prophet Joel eloquently summarize the goal and the process of life—whole-hearted living that returns me to God. It may be painful, but a true change of the heart moves me closer to God and connects me with others. The encounter with God opens me to a deeper sense of humility and gratitude. [More]

On behalf of the Catholic Health Association (CHA), we are pleased to share the following reflection to begin the New Year and kick off the CHA's new prayer campaign, Hear Us, Heal Us! This ministry-wide campaign leads up to World Day of the Sick on Feb. 11. [More]

On behalf of the Catholic Health Association, we are pleased to share the following reflection for Christmas. [More]

At Christmas, we celebrate the new beginnings and healthier tomorrows created this year. Your support and friendship help light the way to health and wellness for individuals, families and communities in Ohio and South Carolina. [More]

On behalf of the Catholic Health Association, we are pleased to share the following reflection for the fourth week of Advent. [More]

Sister Judith Ann Karam, CSA recently penned the following reflection about Pope Francis and his visit to the United States, which was published in the December 15 issue of Catholic Health World. Sister Judith Ann attended the Pope’s visit at the White House as part of her role as board chair of the Catholic Health Association of the United States. Sister Judith Ann is also congregational leader of the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine and chair of the public juridic person of the Sisters of Charity Health System. [More]

On behalf of the Catholic Health Association, we are pleased to share the following reflection for the third week of Advent. [More]

Today marks the start of the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy. When announcing the Jubilee in April, Pope Francis said, "The Holy Year must keep alive the desire to know how to welcome the numerous signs of the tenderness which God offers to the whole world and, above all, to those who suffer, who are alone and abandoned, without hope of being pardoned or feeling the Father's love." [More]

On behalf of the Catholic Health Association, we are pleased to share the following reflection for the second week of Advent. [More]