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 Sometimes, when I am on my way to Church, or leaving warm- up to worship, or just in religion class; I stop and think- what would happen if we stop giving. What would the world be like, what would the Church be like, if we stopped giving to those who need, and stopped helping others when they need it the most, stopped caring? What would our world turn into without the strong, kind people who address the problems that matter most in our community? People who go without food, shelter, clothing- just the basic things we need to live- the things we take for granted. Who can we count on to pick us up when we are down? Two Feet of Love in Action. The Catholics in our community enacting what is taught to us in the Gospel. What are their foundational "tools"? Social justice and charitable acts. We can do/ use social justice and charitable acts towards and for others as disciples of God.

 Charity and social justice truly mean a lot to me; knowing that I am helping others when I am donating to the poor box at mass, or giving to goodwill, or giving someone food when they're hungry. What can I do to help? Charitable works can be something as simple as giving a dollar [in the poor box] or donating the shirt you don't wear anymore- it's giving assistance to those who need it, who currently need assistance to pick them back up; or, social justice, giving hope or kindness or addressing/ giving emphasis to a topic that has come to affect others.

Last year, I had the privilege of going to Metropolitan Ministries. I was able to help and talk to the people who needed someone to talk to. I worked in a store- I helped people find what they need; organize the clothing, pillows, sheets, toys, etc... . I found, that volunteering at places like Metropolitan Ministries, not only helps the people living there. It helped me become and feel like a better person. I realized how thankful I should be for the things I have, because some people don't even have half as much. But most importantly, I learned what I can do for others and the impact it has on them when I volunteer.

Without charity and justice, I don't know where the world would be. Probably just thinking about themselves and pushing away everyone who wants to give or need assistance. Charity is so important to me and my faith- charity helps the least of us all. What would happen without social justice? It would be total anarchy, in my opinion at least. Social justice is the moral equivalency.

I think, we can all change the world, if we put our mind to it. We can help others in poverty and are homeless or have no money. Just donating one thing will help. One small step at a time, we will and are making a change. One footstep at a time we will help each other with our love, donations, and compassion. That, I believe, is what Two Feet of Love in Action truly is. Helping others, because that is what Jesus has taught us to do. “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me." (Mathew 25:40) We ARE Two Feet of Love- in Action.