Religion that is pure and undefiled before God and the Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their affliction and to keep oneself unstained by the world.-James 1:27
Some of this is being done. You can participate if you like, if you can. If you knew Chad or want to help support Renee and the kids at this time, in this way, you're welcome to snag the donate button and link it to the pageOrdinary Community has set up for this purpose. Here's a statement from the site...
"We want the Canipe family to know that we, as friends, family, co-workers, and brothers and sisters in Christ are committed to them. We stand by you in this time - and for many years to come. This is a small token of that commitment. Please receive it - as well as our hugs, letters, tears, and prayers. We love you."
The site is linked in the button above. Thanks. Regular blogging practices will be resumed shortly. Pax vobiscum.
"Then, if we cannot as yet think alike in all things, at least we may love alike. Herein we cannot possibly do amiss." John Wesley
"Keep your eyes on the crucifix, for Jesus without the cross
is a man without a mission, and the cross without Jesus
is a burden without a reliever." Fulton J. Sheen
"...I am deeply convinced that the Christian leader of the future is called to be
completely irrelevant and to stand in this world with nothing to offer but his or her own vulnerable self." Henri Nouwen