2 Religions-2 Events

Tonight I attended 2 back-2-back events in 2 different religious places of worship.

Event #1: Gesu Catholic Church

First, inside Gesu Catholic Church, Camillus House celebrated their 50th Anniversary, Established by the Little Brothers of the Good Shepherd in 1960, Camillus House, provides humanitarian services to the indigent and homeless populations of Miami-Dade County

Camillus House has grown steadily over the years from a small overnight shelter into a full service center offering a full “continuum of care” for persons who are poor and homeless. Annually they offer 600,000 free meals, medical care with a full time medical team, transitional housing to more than 1000 residents, drug treatment, job training, and more. It offers a second chance to the desperate, the lonely, and the ones society has left behind.

The church service was led by the archbishop of Miami and he was accompanied by 5 priests. I don’t think I have ever seen a mass run by six clergymen.

It was absolutely beautiful.

After mass, we held a candlelight prayer service, the choir sang, and we consumed meals fit for a king.

Of note, Camillus House is one of the largest fundraisers in Mimi.

From Camillus House Website:
Every service offered at Camillus is carried out with the deeply held belief that every human being is precious in the eyes of the Lord and deserves love, respect, and a chance to live a dignified life. Camillus does much more than offer a. Many of the clients who come to Camillus House have nowhere else to go. They have no friends, no family, and no loved ones to help them through their times of trouble. Camillus House becomes their family, giving them the hope and support they need to begin the long, difficult transition to a new life and self-sufficiency. http://www.camillushouse.org

Event # 2 The Jewish Museum

The program was The History and Development of Jewish Art and Music by clarinetist, Paul Green. Green made the program most enjoyable. What struck me most is his story: His love for music began at age 8 and took him all the way to the famed Julliard. His abandoned his passion for a law career with a prestigious New York firm. At age 50, he said goodbye to Law returning to his first love, music. Now he is a music scholar and professor who devotes his life to spreading his passion for this art. Next month, he will perform at this museum again in a tribute to Lincoln and the music of his time.

Of note, January is Jewish history month in Florida. http://www.jewishmuseum.com