Our sisters are working in New York with the shut-ins. What they see–the terrible pain of our people, that loneliness, that fear, that feeling of being alone, unwanted, unloved. I think that it is much greater than every cancer and AIDS. The sisters have met people like that very often–completely brokenhearted, desperate with big feelings of hurt. You may meet people like that and you must come to know them. You must come to know your own children, and very often we find this in our own communities–brothers and sisters who feel that kind of feeling. Do we know the pain and poverty of our people with whom we come in contact?
–Mother Teresa, Thirsting for God
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it is so sad how parts of the world are forced to live, but thanks be to God for people like you who are choosing to try to make a difference~
Thank you Terry. You are very kind. God bless, sister…I think you are one of those people who are making a difference too, by the way:)
When we need reminders, It is a sign that we could use a little push out of our comfort zone. I recommend strongly doing a midnight run to feed homeless people. You will receive more than you give.
That’s an excellent suggestion…thank you, Biltrix! God bless…
We don’t need to travel very far to see the lonely, desperate, frightened, broken-hearted. There are many opportunities in our own towns and cities to alleviate the pain of our brothers and sisters.
I agree. Since I am a mother, my first opportunity to help the lonely and brokenhearted actually is right here at home. I have less opportunity to go “out there” and help but ample opportunity to try to love my children, their friends, my family, my friends… Mission work has several territories:)
God bless…