Ironically, the more we grow in the spirit of Jesus Christ, the poorer we become. The more we realize that everything is gift, the more the tenor of our life becomes one of humble, joyful thanksgiving.
00216 – It’s All Gift
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00175 – Insulting the Poor
To recommend thrift to the poor is both grotesque and insulting. It is like advising a man who is starving to eat less.
00174 – Christ as Neighbor
He comes in the form of the beggar, of the dissolute human child in ragged clothes, asking for help. He confronts you in every person that you meet. As long as there are people, Christ will walk the earth as your neighbor…
00170 – Hearing Jesus
Until you hear Jesus in the silence of your own heart, you will not be able to hear him say “I thirst” in the heart of the poor.
00159 – What Jesus Never Said
What Jesus never said: “Feed the hungry only if they have papers.” “Clothe the naked only if they’re from your country.” “Welcome the stranger only if there’s zero risk.” “Help the poor only if it’s convenient.” “Love your neighbor only if they look like...