We are a small Catholic association of young people and adults who seek something more than simple volunteering.
Friends of Lazarus is founded on friendship, prayer, and service to the poor and the excluded. It is a love received from God that we want to give to those who feel alone or deprived of affection. Non-believers who share our values also collaborate with us.
We reach out to those who live in suffering and marginalization, extreme poverty, and material hardship. The name “Friends of Lazarus” refers to two Lazaruses: the poor man from the Gospels who dies in front of the rich man’s house, and the real friend of Jesus, brought back to life.
Being Friends of Lazarus also means staying close to those who are not materially poor but are seeking serenity, values, affection, faith, and someone to listen to them. Our commitment embraces children, young people, those in need of education and guidance, and those persecuted for their faith, as well as promoting the formation and spread of values and rights.
The needs around us are great: material, human, and spiritual. But a home, work, education, and rights are not enough to bring happiness: it is love, friendship, listening, and faith that bring peace and joy.
