It was so good to see so many come to our Ban the Bruises Family Violence Symposium last week.  It shows there are many in our community who are concerned about the growing problem of family violence and want to know more about what they can do to prevent it and help victims.

We have learned so much about the effect violence and trauma has on children.  Children who have experienced trauma, who have witnessed violence, who have been a victim of violence, who have suffered from lack of the basic necessities – these children especially need our care and look to us to not only protect them but to help them deal with these difficult moments in their past.  We are blessed to work with counselors from several local agencies who do such a wonderful job in working with our families.

Please keep those who are victims of violence in your prayers.  Children and adults, especially the elderly, need us to be involved to help them when they are victims and cannot speak for themselves.  Think of how you might become more aware of those around you who need help and make the commitment to help whenever you can.

God bless.

Sr. Mary