Why volunteer?

1. Help others.
2. Make a difference.
3. Find purpose.

These are the top three reasons to volunteer, according to VolunteerMatch.org.  Other reasons listed include: enjoy meaningful conversation, connect with your community, feel involved, contribute to a cause you care about, use your skills in a productive way, develop new skills and meet new people.  All fantastic reasons.

Let me take it a step further, though, and apply it to your faith.  Your spirituality.  The way in which you deepen your relationship with God.

James 2:26: "For just as a body without a spirit is dead, so also faith without works is dead."

As Catholics, we believe that we must put our faith into action.  St. Teresa of Avila charged us with serving as Christ's body on earth; we are called to build God's Kingdom while we're here.  It is a big responsibility, but one that is so easy to act upon! 

Anyone can volunteer or spread the Good News, and no matter how big or small the task is, there's something for everyone.  Some opportunity just for you exists -- an important opportunity.  Find out what it is and start building!

"Christ has no body now but yours,

No hands, no feet on earth but yours.

Yours are the eyes through which He looks

compassion on this world.

Christ has no body now on earth but yours."

~ St. Teresa of Avila

SVDP Christmas Food Drive 2009