This stunning 15-foot stained glass window graces our prayer room in Easton and beautifully depicts the mission of My Brother’s Keeper. The face of Jesus, top center, represents our loving God. With hands outstretched, He hears the prayers and feels the pain of His child in need.

Stores put out Christmas items earlier each year but it doesn’t compare to how early we hear from families in need. In July and August, we typically field the first inquiries about our Christmas Assistance Program: “When will you start taking calls this year?”

When I reported to My Brother’s Keeper on a Wednesday in June, I saw many new young faces: a dozen students from BC High and the University of Notre Dame, two summer interns, and two Holy Cross seminarians joining the assortment of regulars.