{"id":26858,"date":"2026-04-21T10:59:17","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T14:59:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/co2mannatoday.com\/?p=26858"},"modified":"2026-04-21T10:59:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T14:59:17","slug":"appeal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/co2mannatoday.com\/?p=26858","title":{"rendered":"Appeal"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Special Note from Father Richard: Healing for a Hurting World<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Brandon Lake - Hard Fought Hallelujah (Lyrics) ft. Jelly Roll\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xp964upoGWo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Tuesday, April 21, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dear Friend,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lately, I\u2019ve been reflecting on something so simple that it almost feels obvious:&nbsp;<strong>Nearly everything that Jesus does in his ministry is to heal broken people.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He did not heal people so they could go to heaven; he healed people so they could live fully in this world now. It\u2019s obvious. How did we miss that?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The healing focus of the gospel became corrupted when we made it about securing a \u201cticket\u201d for the next world, rather than experiencing aliveness in this one. Many of us are tempted to seek an escape from this moment instead of trusting that God\u2019s healing is possible for us now \u2014 that even this moment can be good. We have treated \u201crepentance\u201d as the price of our heavenly ticket, when it actually means \u201ca change of mind\u201d \u2014 a transformation for the better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are living in a time that is crying out for healing. We see the tears of personal and collective grief flowing. We see the anger over injustice, understandably boiling. We see people tempted toward despair and cynicism. At the same time, we see so many people meeting this moment with courage and compassion, as instruments of God\u2019s universal ministry of love, healing, and peacemaking. Geri, a&nbsp;<em>Daily Meditations<\/em>&nbsp;reader, shares her own story of healing with us:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cac.org\/podcast\/everything-belongs-podcast\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cac.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2024-11-01_CAC_Tamaya_Quick_290-copy.jpg\" alt=\"A diverse group of people practicing mindfulness and meditation with hands over their hearts in a serene environment.\" class=\"wp-image-24741\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>I had my world fractured last year after my husband passed away from cancer. I have been grieving his loss and at the same time grieving what\u2019s been going on in our country. Sometimes the sadness and anger I feel are overwhelming. But every day, I pray for healing for myself and the world around me. I want to be an instrument of Christ\u2019s peace, whatever that entails. Thank you, Father Richard Rohr, and staff of CAC, for helping me through these uncertain and painful times!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>At the Center for Action and Contemplation, we are committed to sharing Christian contemplative wisdom that heals lives for today and inspires action now.&nbsp;<\/strong>Everything we offer is designed to nurture authentic spirituality that brings divine love, healing, and justice into the present world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The CAC\u2019s work is primarily funded by the support and participation of people like you who give freely and joyfully to support it. We are deeply grateful for each and every one of you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Twice per year, we pause our usual&nbsp;<em>Daily Meditations<\/em>&nbsp;and ask for your financial support.&nbsp;<\/strong>If the CAC\u2019s work has been meaningful to you, including the&nbsp;<em>Daily Meditations<\/em>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/cac.org\/support-cac\/daily-meditations\/?utm_source=web&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;utm_campaign=DM+Appeal+Spring+2026+WEB&amp;utm_id=DM+Appeal+Spring+2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">please consider making a gift<\/a>. Every gift, no matter the amount, helps bring the gospel\u2019s message of healing to a world that desperately needs it.&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are able,&nbsp;please&nbsp;consider making a monthly gift as a member of the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/cac.org\/support-cac\/bonaventure-circle\/?utm_source=web&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;utm_campaign=DM+Appeal+Spring+2026+WEB&amp;utm_id=DM+Appeal+Spring+2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bonaventure Circle of Support,<\/a>&nbsp;the CAC\u2019s monthly giving community. Monthly gifts help expand our programs, provide scholarships to students, and carry this transformative wisdom forward for a new generation of seekers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tomorrow, the&nbsp;<em>Daily Meditations&nbsp;<\/em>will continue exploring this week\u2019s topic of&nbsp;\u201cFor Love of the Earth.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you for being part of this community of people who are willing to face the suffering of the world, while trusting that healing is still possible if love remains at the center.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Peace and every good,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cac.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Untitled5.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24624\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>______________________________________________<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sarah Young <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Heaven is both present and future<\/strong>. As you walk along your life-path holding My hand, you are already in touch with the essence of heaven: nearness to Me. You can also find many hints of heaven along your pathway, because the earth is radiantly alive with My Presence. <strong>Shimmering sunshine awakens your heart<\/strong>, <strong>gently reminding you of My brilliant Light. Birds and flowers, trees and skies evoke praises to My <\/strong>holy Name. Keep your eyes and ears fully open as you journey with Me.<br>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0At the end of your life-path is an entrance to heaven. Only I know when you will reach that destination, but I am preparing you for it each step of the way. The absolute certainty of your heavenly home gives you Peace and Joy, to help you along your journey. You know that you will reach your home in My perfect timing; not one moment too soon or too late. Let the hope of heaven encourage you, as you walk along the path of Life with Me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>RECOMMENDED BIBLE VERSES:<br><strong>1st Corinthians 15:20-23<\/strong>&nbsp;(NLV)<br><strong><em>&nbsp; 20<\/em>&nbsp;But it is true! Christ has been raised from the dead! He was the first one to be raised from the dead and all those who are in graves will follow.&nbsp;<em>21<\/em>&nbsp;Death came because of a man, Adam. Being raised from the dead also came because of a Man, Christ.&nbsp;<em>22<\/em>&nbsp;All men will die as Adam died. But all those who belong to Christ will be raised to new life.&nbsp;<em>23<\/em>&nbsp;This is the way it is: Christ was raised from the dead first. Then all those who belong to Christ will be raised from the dead when He comes again.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additional insight regarding 1st Corinthians 15:20: Jesus as the first part of the harvest was brought to the Temple as an offering (Leviticus 23:10-44). Christ was the first to rise from the dead and never die again. He is our forerunner, the proof of our eventual resurrection to eternal life.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additional insight regarding 1st Corinthians 15:21: Death came into the world as a result of Adam and Eve&#8217;s sin. In Romans 5:12-21, Paul explained why Adam&#8217;s sin brought sin to all people, how death and sin spread to all humans because of the first sin, and the parallel between Adam&#8217;s death and Christ&#8217;s death.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><u>Hebrews 6:19 (NLV)<\/u><\/strong><br><strong><em>19<\/em>&nbsp;This hope is a safe anchor for our souls. It will never move. This hope goes into the Holiest Place of All behind the curtain of heaven.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additional insight regarding Hebrews 6:19: God embodies all truth; therefore, he cannot lie, and we can be secure in his promises. We don&#8217;t need to wonder if he will change his purposes and plans. Our hope of heaven stands secure and immovable, anchored in God, just as a ship&#8217;s anchor holds firmly to the seabed. To someone truly seeking who comes to God in belief, God gives an unconditional promise of acceptance. When you ask God with openness, honesty, and sincerity to save you from your sins, he will do it. If this truth gives you encouragement, assurance, and confidence, grasp it. Don&#8217;t let go no matter what happens around you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today&#8217;s Prayer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Lord,<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>As I journey with You, I&#8217;m reminded of heaven&#8217;s nearness. Your presence fills me with Peace and Joy, reassuring me that You&#8217;re leading me to my heavenly home. Help me keep my eyes and ears open to Your guidance along the way. 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