“Their sturdy backs bent down, by labor and fatigue, their eyes intent upon the earth, sift through stubble discarded by the reapers.”
—Sister Michaela O’Connor
Our Mission:
To seek out and advocate for the poor and needy, especially families, for the Kingdom of God since 1872
Celebrating Our Legacy
Past
As Gleaners, we stood at the edge of society where Christ was encountered in word, silence, and action as the power of His Kingdom pushed out the boundaries of our world. We have been recognized by our simplicity of life and visible presence among the most abandoned.
Celebrating Our Legacy
Present
Our mission as Gleaners is to serve segments of the population who are underserved by Church and social institutions. As we celebrate this time in our history, our ministries will focus on children, homelessness, food insecurity, immigrants, refugees, and healthcare.
Celebrating Our Legacy
Future
Reflecting the heart of our mission our legacy will live on into the future for others through the Gardens at Palmdale, our Opportunity Fund with Abode Services, our Archives Collection, and Early Childhood Education Scholarships.
Sunday Scripture Reflection for April 14, 2024
Third Sunday of Easter
“The two disciples recounted what had taken place on the way, and how Jesus was made known to them in the breaking of bread.” Perhaps the most important thing that happened in the story of the disciples on the road to Emmaus was that they immediately rushed back to tell the others. In sharing their faith story, they strengthened the faith of the disciples in Jerusalem. We can do that for each other; we need to do that for each other, especially in a faith community. We probably wouldn’t go out and share our deepest faith stories on a public bus (though there can be a time and place for that, too!), but within our circle of faith, sharing our stories is an important way to bolster the faith of those who are wavering or doubting. We learn from each other how God works in our lives, and we see that God is still living and active — we’re not just hearing stories from 2000 years ago, but God is here and now. Circumstances change, our ways of describing things change, our ways of experiencing may also change, but God is still among us. Happy Easter!
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