You may remember this story. Mother Teresa of Calcutta wrote,
One of our novices came from a far country and a well-to-do family. She was sent right away to our home for the destitute who were dying, just like the rest of the novices. Before they left, I told them, “During Mass, you have seen with what care and tenderness the priest touched the Body of Christ changed into the Bread of Life. Do the same in the home for the dying destitute.”
Three hours later, the novices returned. The newly arrived novice approached me and said, full of joy, “Mother, I have been touching the Body of Christ for three hours!” I asked her, “What have you done?” She said she had rescued a man lying in the gutter, half eaten by worms. “I felt that I was touching the Body of Christ as Jesus said, I was sick, and you visited me.”
(Magnificat P. 205, Monday, January 15th)
We don’t have the poor of Calcutta lying in our streets. But we do have the poor of heart who, like the poor of Calcutta, are unloved and unwanted, especially by their own.
Gospel Challenge:
Who is the Body of Christ in our homes, families, parish, and neighborhoods?
What might happen if we touch them with the same care and tenderness the priest touches the Body of Christ at Mass? We will see Jesus in the poor when we do for them what we would do for him.
Father Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Monday, 6th Week in Easter May 6, 2024, John 15:26-16:4a https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/050624.cfm No More Waiting Anyone who has had a
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for the 6th Sunday in Easter B May 5, 2024, John 15:9-17 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/050524.cfm Friendship Friendship is a beautiful gift. We have
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Saturday, 5th Week in Easter May 4, 2024, John 15:18-21 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/050424.cfm Opposition I remember hearing on a local documentary a
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Feast of Saints Phillip and James Apostles. May 3, 2024, John 14:6-14 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/050324.cfm A Link to Jesus. Standing at the
Monday 1st Week of Lent – 03-27-2023
Father Rick’s Three Minute Homily for Monday 1st Week of Lent – 03-27-2023
Matthew 25: 31-46 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/022723.cfm
Jesus Incognito.
You may remember this story. Mother Teresa of Calcutta wrote,
One of our novices came from a far country and a well-to-do family. She was sent right away to our home for the destitute who were dying, just like the rest of the novices. Before they left, I told them, “During Mass, you have seen with what care and tenderness the priest touched the Body of Christ changed into the Bread of Life. Do the same in the home for the dying destitute.”
Three hours later, the novices returned. The newly arrived novice approached me and said, full of joy, “Mother, I have been touching the Body of Christ for three hours!” I asked her, “What have you done?” She said she had rescued a man lying in the gutter, half eaten by worms. “I felt that I was touching the Body of Christ as Jesus said, I was sick, and you visited me.”
(Magnificat P. 205, Monday, January 15th)
We don’t have the poor of Calcutta lying in our streets. But we do have the poor of heart who, like the poor of Calcutta, are unloved and unwanted, especially by their own.
Gospel Challenge:
Who is the Body of Christ in our homes, families, parish, and neighborhoods?
What might happen if we touch them with the same care and tenderness the priest touches the Body of Christ at Mass? We will see Jesus in the poor when we do for them what we would do for him.
Pray for this grace for each other.
IGNITE THE FIRE
Fr. Rick Pilger, IC
www.bscchurch.com
or .
Sent from Mail for Windows
Related
Share:
More Posts
Monday, 6th Week in Easter May 6, 2024
Father Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Monday, 6th Week in Easter May 6, 2024, John 15:26-16:4a https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/050624.cfm No More Waiting Anyone who has had a
6th Sunday in Easter B May 5, 2024
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for the 6th Sunday in Easter B May 5, 2024, John 15:9-17 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/050524.cfm Friendship Friendship is a beautiful gift. We have
Saturday, 5th Week in Easter May 4, 2024
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Saturday, 5th Week in Easter May 4, 2024, John 15:18-21 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/050424.cfm Opposition I remember hearing on a local documentary a
Feast of Saints Phillip and James Apostles. May 3, 2024
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Feast of Saints Phillip and James Apostles. May 3, 2024, John 14:6-14 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/050324.cfm A Link to Jesus. Standing at the
Categories
Send Us A Message