World AIDS Day

Today, I remember in prayer:

• Martha ... and all the grandparents, aunts and uncles, and other extended families that are caring for Africa's AIDS orphans.
• Audax, Justa and Jonson ... and all the children who are also "heads of households" as a result of the epidemic.
• Denis ... and all the children born with the disease.
• Sr. Renathe ... and all of the church as it struggles to be the hands and heart of Jesus in the midst of an overwhelming situation.

Lord, have mercy!