“In France, just as in New York and everywhere, how much people hunger for love: that is a terrible form of poverty, without comparison with the poverty of Africans and Indians. It’s not so much how much you give, but the love with which you give that counts. Pray that it begins in your own family. Children often have no one to greet them when they get home from school. When they are home with their parents, it’s just to sit in front of the television, and they do not exchange a word. That is deep poverty. You must work to make a living for your family, but have the courage to share with someone who does not have. Maybe just a smile, a glass of water. Ask him to sit down and talk just a few minutes; maybe just write a letter to a sick person in the hospital.
Love Jesus! Often, during the day, say: `Jesus is in my heart. I believe in Your tender love for me and I love You, Jesus.’ You must say it and repeat it constantly. And you will see the strength, the joy and the peace that will be yours, thanks to the love you have for Jesus. And you will be able to love others as Jesus loves you.”
— Mother Theresa
We met a guy yesterday in Barnes and Noble. Dave talked to Him for about twenty minutes and then we invited him to have lunch with us at Dean and Deluca. Turns out he’s saved, married for sixteen years with three kids and is a surgeon. Wild! I guess it’s good to pay attention to those around you that may be sent by the Lord. We plan to keep in touch with him, as he visits KC from St. Louis often. Thank you Mother Theresa for the reminder!
That is an exceptional nugget of wisdom and heart!
Wow! I’m so moved by her love.
She is so right, the lack of lovingkindness IS deep poverty.
Her meekness and simple portrait of devotion encourage my heart beyond words.
Thanks for sharing that!
M
I love that Mert!