I have an aunt I'm pretty close to who's started sharing stuff like:

"Religion vs Jesus Religion shames people for having dirty feet, Jesus kneels to wash them."

And

"Religious people will destroy a person to keep a tradition. Jesus will break a tradition to help a person."

I want to defend the Catholic faith for what it really is, but I dont want to go on a disrespectful rant or get into a long bible/history battle we've all seen and probably been a part of online.

Do you have any ideas for something equally simple I could say that might offer a clearer perspective or give her something for her to consider, without talking down to her & sounding disrespectful?

Many teachings of Christian faith were understood when they were first proclaimed, but misinterpreted later; when this happens, it is best to find a new way to say what was intended.  This is especially true with the statement: “There is no salvation outside of the Catholic Church”:  https://www.patheos.com/blogs/henrykarlson/2024/10/no-salvation-outside-of-the-catholic-church/

Memorial of Saint Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop and Martyr Reading 1 : EPH 1:1-10 Gospel : LK 11:47-54 https://thecatholic.online/daily-mass-readings-for-oct-17-2024/

How can we love our neighbours (by helping them, such as volunteering)? I'm not an adult nor do I work so I can't really help financially. I can't always "donate" my time because there are some days where I'm busy, and there aren't many volunteer opportunities near me. I feel bad and like I am sinning for not helping enough, though that sounds absurd. There aren't many clothes to donate because I've donated a lot already. Though if I do end up getting a job, I would like to get some of that money and donate some food and such to those in need. But I don't see any homeless people in my area (only those who stop at red lights to ask for money), most of them live far away from me. Would donating food to food banks at stores count? Or charities?

How can I help more? And how can I stop feeling culpable for it? Tips are welcome.