Update : An update to this story was posted by Carl Olson on his blog on April 1st. The posted email and ensuing discussion can be found here . The April 2008 edition of Catholic World News carries an important story by Professor Germain Grisez on CRS . Here is just a small snippet from the Carl Olson blog : The Church never acts on her own in carrying on Jesus’ mission. Jesus is always with her when she preaches and teaches, administers the sacraments, and does charitable works. Thus, she fulfills his command to spread the Gospel and makes him really present, manifesting his love to each of his brothers and sisters in every nation until the end of time. When Catholic charitable agencies properly feed the hungry or provide health care, those who receive help meet Jesus, learn how much he offers, and are given a new opportunity—perhaps a unique one—to respond to his love and share in his kingdom.In 1943, the bishops of the United States established Catholic Relief Services (CRS) to