Contents

Cover Story

10  Cultivating Empathy: We agents of Jesus must empty ourselves of ego to take on the pain of others, Mark C. McCann

Features

16  Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati: The story of a young Italian’s lifetime of generosity, Dawn Peterman Allred-Kraemer, PhD

19  Serving with Gratitude: Profiles in Service: “God’s goodness will go on!”  Fr. David Polek, CSsR

20  Tireless Minister of Mercy: COVID-19 triggers memories of a priest’s service in a crisis, Fr. Byron Miller, CSsR

24  Jesus Lives on Colfax Avenue: A beacon of hope on the “wickedest street” in America, Robert I. Craig

27  Last One Standing Meditation: What’s next? Sue Rice

28  Catholics for Change: Profile: Group spawned by tragedies serves to revitalize the faith

30  Bringing Hope to the Louisiana Delta, Sr. Bernie Barrett, SHSP

33  Getting Through It: Fiction: We know neither the day nor the hour, Gregg Heid

36  A Prayer for These Times, St. Augustine

39  Fragments: Poem, Bonnie LeMelle Abadie

Columns

 2  From the Editor: The Cherished Familiar, Elizabeth A. Herzing-Gebhart

 5  From the President and Publisher: Post-lockdown Liturgies, Fr. Byron Miller, CSsR

 6  Just Live It: The Graces of Commitment, Barbara Hughes

 8  Plain Talk: Missing Essentials ….. Fr. Bruce Lewandowski, CSsR

15 Faith Hits Home: A Time to Clean…. Bonnie LeMelle Abadie

23 The Redeemer, Mary, and You: Our Prayers Matter, Carol Monaco

In Every Issue

 4  Contributors

 4  Mail

36 Bible Quiz

37 Catholic Crossword

38 On the Shelf

38 Game Answers

40 The Lighter Side