Extending a Hand with Love: Volunteering with Catholic Street Missionaries

My experience with volunteering for Catholic Street Missionaries was both a blessing and an eye-opening experience. Being able to take part in serving the people in our community is both life-giving and one of the many ways that we can all contribute to Jesus's mission of intentionally caring for and reaching out to those who are found in the margins. Building connections and offering even just a short prayer to those who may live a vastly different reality than us, require a greater responsibility that comes from a place of love, humility, prudence, and grace, no matter how it may be received. Extending a hand and recognizing the dignity of every person are ways we can bridge the societal divide, and where we can truly experience the depths of God's love for us.