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7 DENVER CATHOLIC | JUNE-JULY 2024 Joseph faced a dilemma: exact revenge with his new power, a decision the world would have understood, or choose mercy. Choosing the latter, he provided for his family and brought them to Egypt. After their father Israel 's death, Joseph 's brothers feared for their lives and begged his forgiveness. Comforting them, Joseph said, "Do not fear, for am I in the place of God? As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today" (Gen 50:19-20). Similarly, Queen Esther was chosen from the king's harem to ascend to the throne. When she discovered the Jews were in danger of being slaughtered, she intervened at significant risk to her life. Encouraging her to act, Mordecai, who had taken Esther into his home following the death of her parents, said, "If you keep silent at this time, relief and deliverance will rise for the Jews from another place, but you and your father's house will perish. And who knows whether you have not come to the kingdom for such a time as this?" (Est 4:14). And, of course, who can forget the example of our Blessed Mother Mary? A teenager, she courageously said yes to God's call in her own time, bore our Savior and thus played an integral part in the history of salvation. Dear reader, you and I were made for such a time as this. Just as Joseph the patriarch, Queen Esther and our Blessed Mother Mary were called to particular missions, we are called to serve the mission of Christ and his Church today. Just as countless individuals would have perished without the "yes" of Joseph and Esther, our missions, too, have eternal significance. Just as Mary was called to bring Christ into the world, so are we called to bring him to all we meet. You and I play an integral part in the mission of Christ and his Church today, at this very moment. The age might be difficult, but God has always raised up new saints in every difficult age to preach the Gospel and love his people; he does the same today with you and me. ⊲ Now open! Meaningful memory care. Lyrics to a favorite song. A savory dish at mealtime. Words of a familiar prayer. We help those living with Alzheimer's or other forms of memory loss celebrate what still holds joy and comfort. With safe, personalized care based on best clinical practices, we know providing care that's respectful equally supports the entire family. For tours and information, please call 720.909.3817 or visit CHILivingCommunities.org/GSE.

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