How to prioritize

[traillius]

Its hard to decide to focus locally, when global issues get so much press. However, my disabled wife, for example, is as important as any person starving in a third world country. How then, does one assuage one’s “guilt” over not ‘doing more’ to help others. why do I feel I need to help “globally” I am kinda angry that taking care of my wife and child doesn’t seem to be enough for me, or more for other people saying " why aren’t you helping Haiti," or whereever.

 

[St_Francis]

Our first priority is God, thus our spiritual lives.

Our second duty is to the duties of our state of life–for those of us with families, our families. (In this order: spouse, children, family of origin, extended family)

Our third duty is to those in our parish and/or community.

Pray for those in need, and tell any critics that you are doing what you can to help them.Or you could say that you are doing what God has called you to do. If anyone criticises you, they are being very rude! and you *don’t *owe them any information about what you do, much less justification.