Frank Murphy of WNOX 93.1 radio asked to interview me about our Bridge Ministry last week. It aired on WNOX on Sunday. Originally it was intended to be a 15 minute interview, but Frank decided to extend it to 30 minutes. I am so grateful to Frank for this exposure and for his interest in our ministry.
Feeding the Homeless. Finding God.
Our Bridge Ministry meets monthly at the Knox Area Rescue Ministries courtyard to serve hot dogs and other snacks to about 200 guests who are experiencing poverty and/or homelessness. We generally have about 30-40 volunteers who assist with this effort. The reflection below is by one of our newest volunteers, who shares his thoughts on the experience. We invite anyone …
Homily: Remaining in God’s Love by Keeping His Commandments
Homily for the Sixth Sunday of Easter, Cycle A My homily given at the 8:00AM Mass at Holy Ghost Church on Sunday, May 21, 2017. Remaining in God’s Love by Keeping His Commandments ACTS 8:5-8, 14-17; PS 66:1-3, 4-5, 6-7, 16, 20; 1 PT 3:15-18; JN 14:15-21 Audio Recording Dear Friends in Christ, Jesus tells us in today’s gospel reading that the only way …
Showers to the People
Keeping clean is a need we all have and most of us take our daily shower for granted. We step into the shower as part of our morning or evening routine without thinking much about it. For many of our homeless brothers and sisters this is simply not the case. Many people on the street go for weeks without a shower. Weeks …
Deacon Jim’s Rehab Fund Recap
On Sunday, Feb. 21, I was inspired to ask Deacon Tim Elliott, Director of Deacons for the Diocese of Knoxville, about the possibility of starting a GoFundMe campaign to raise money for Deacon Jim Lawson’s rehab expenses. He liked the idea but wanted to obtain Bishop Stika’s approval before we moved forward with this (wise man!). He also felt it was …
Hygiene Kits for the Homeless
Next week a group of Knights of Columbus and other friends will bring sandwiches and coffee down under the bridge on N. Broadway in Knoxville. We plan to do this monthly as we continue to learn of other ways to serve those persons who are experiencing homelessness. There are so many great agencies and resources here in Knoxville and I’ve met …
A Christmas Blessing: Feeding the Homeless
On North Broadway St. in Knoxville, next to the Salvation Army, is a large area under the bridge where I-40 passes over the street and surrounding area. The overpass provides shelter for hundreds of Knoxville’s homeless. There are several “camps” of people who live here and do their best to survive with the help of the people of the “Red …