Mission Moments

In January, we celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany, which is the commemoration of when the Magi journeyed to see baby Jesus and offer him the well-known gifts of frankincense, gold, and myrrh. Some have speculated that these valuable gifts may have been God’s way of providing for the journey that lay  ahead of Mary and Jospeh. 

At HSHS, we too are on a gift-laden journey. We chart a vocational course to deliver our time, skills, and talent to those who need our care. We too hope that our gifts may be used by God to provide for their journey ahead.  

Reflection

“Gratitude brings a peace that helps us overcome the pain of adversity and failure. Gratitude on a daily basis means we express appreciation for what we have now without qualification for what we had in the past or desire in the future. 

A recognition of and appreciation for our gifts and talents which have been given also allows us to acknowledge the need for help and assistance from the gifts and talents possessed by others.” 

-Robert D. Hales

Team Discussion

Dates to Remember

January 1 | St. Mary's Feast Day

January 6 | Feast of Epiphany

January 11 | National Human Trafficking Awareness Day

January 19 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day

January 26 | Foundation Day for St. Joseph's Hospital Highland

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The World Day of the Sick, established by St. John Paul II in 1992, is an annual day of prayer, reflection and action for the sick and their caregivers, like us. We in Catholic health care are all called to recognize the face of Christ in our sick and vulnerable brothers and sisters and respond to them with compassion. 

This year, the theme of the World Day of the Sick is on the gospel figure of the Samaritan who shows love by caring for the suffering man who fell into the hands of thieves. This highlights the importance of the concrete work of loving our neighbor, through which we enter into their suffering and meet them in their pain, fear, and loneliness.

Reflection

"He said to Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?” Jesus replied, “A man fell victim to robbers as he went down from Jerusalem to Jericho. They stripped him and beat him and went off leaving him half-dead. 

A priest happened to be going down that road, but when he saw him, he passed by on the opposite side. Likewise, a Levite came to the place, and when he saw him, he passed by on the opposite side. But a Samaritan traveler who came upon him was moved with compassion at the sight. 

He approached the victim, poured oil and wine over his wounds and bandaged them. Then he lifted him up on his own animal, took him to an inn and cared for him. 

The next day, he took out two silver coins and gave them to the innkeeper with the instruction, ‘Take care of him. If you spend more than what I have given you, I shall repay you on my way back.’ Which of these three, in your opinion, was neighbor to the robbers’ victim?” 

He answered, “The one who treated him with mercy.” Jesus said to him, “Go and do likewise.”

-Luke 10:30-37

Team Discussion

Dates to Remember

February | Black History Month

February 11 | World Day of the Sick

February 20 | World Day of Social Justice

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