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LAMP Ministries is a Catholic lay
missionary association, comprised of people
who serve among the materially poor, with a
focus on evangelization. LAMP’s call has drawn us into the beating Heart of Jesus as that Heart of Compassion embracing those most in need, with our Blessed Mother’s Heart united to His. |
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A Call
To Holiness |
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Are you called to
the mission of Lamp? |
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The Eucharist |
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The Eucharist is
central to LAMP's spirituality. The mission of the Church is a continuity of the mission of Christ and draws spiritual energy from communion with
His Body and Blood. |
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Make
A Donation |
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Although you may
not be able to visit a materially poor person or
family in a crowded shelter or walk-up apartment
in the New York City Metropolitan area, you can
help to make it possible for a LAMP Missionary
to do so. |
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"You,
Lord, give light to my lamp; my God, You brighten the
darkness about me."
- Psalm 18:28 |
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While the
name 'LAMPCafé' may suggest a quiet coffee
shop located someplace far removed from the
realities of inner-city life, it is actually
just the opposite. The LAMPCafé is a
special street ministry that uses a canteen
truck to bring different areas of New
York City not only food, but also Scripture
readings, rosaries, and opportunities to
pray with LAMP Ministers and Volunteers.
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Children
who are both physically and spiritually
hungry often come to the LAMPCafé. They
enjoy listening to Gospel readings and
interacting with the LAMP Ministers.
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On a cold
day, the LAMPCafé stops in an area where
homeless people live. LAMP Missionaries
invite the homeless to share friendship, a
cup of coffee, and prayer. |
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In 1998,
soon after the LAMPCafé had begun, Cardinal
John O'Connor joyfully inspected the truck
and blessed this Ministry. Tom Scheuring,
along with other members of the LAMP
community, were present. |
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The
LAMPCafé is in need of volunteers on
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays
between 11:00am and 1:30pm to help
distribute food to those in need. If you
would like more information, or if you would
like to volunteer for a day or two (or more)
per month please
contact us. |
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