06/02/2007
Homeless, Compassion is Love in Action!
Scripture:
"They desired only that we should remember the poor."
(Galatians 2:10)
Reflections:
One of the most rewarding experiences of my ministry.
is working with the homeless. Contrary to the image
displayed in the media, they are wonderful people. I
believe it is true that many homeless people are
what is referred to as "Mental Institutions Castaways".
For this very reason, as Christians, they deserve from
us, caring, compassion, understanding and assistance.
It is true that we are to share the Gospel with the
spiritually needed in search of their heavenly home.
But we also must never neglect or forget those who
are poor and homeless. Vernon Grounds once stated
"A heart for God will also be a heart for the homeless".
Prayer: (St. Francis)
Quote for the Day
Dorothy Day
Founder of the Catholic Worker Movement
(1897-1980)
"Martyrdom is not gallantly standing before a firing squad.
Usually it is losing a job because of not taking a loyalty oath
or buying a war bond, or paying a tax. Martyrdom is small,
hidden, misunderstood."
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