Franciscan Media

February 7, 2025

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Running the Race

February 7, 2025

On my walk today, I saw a young woman training for a marathon. Her husband rode his bike beside her, gently encouraging her with his words as they went. He reminded me that Jesus always walks alongside us, encouraging, strengthening, and cheering us on our paths.

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Filipinos are seen in a 2013 photo showing their gratitude and waving to the crew of a U.S. Navy aircraft after receiving aid from U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in the remote village of Guiuan, Philippines, after one of the most powerful typhoons ever recorded. The future of USAID has been called into question amid reports President Donald Trump had agreed to "shut down" the agency, which could have dramatic impacts on the poor and on the groups assisting them. (OSV News photo/Wolfgang Rattay, Reuters)

Future of USAID unclear as concern mounts over agency’s ongoing tumult

February 7, 2025
Concern is mounting that the ongoing tumult at the U.S. Agency for International Development is jeopardizing lives and livelihoods supported by the government's humanitarian aid agency in countries all over the globe.
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