REFLECTION
“Too often we reject people in their weaknesses; we refuse those with needs different from our own needs; we have no time for the poor or weak person. We are embarrassed by the weak and we seek to avoid them because we cannot accept or believe that this weak person is God and God is here in this weak flesh” (Ilia Delio, Compassion: Living in the Spirit of St. Francis).
What would you name as your weaknesses and vulnerability? How do these affect your approach and attitude toward people with disabilities?
PRAYER
Compassionate One, help me to keep an open heart toward each person, no matter how different they appear to be. Increase my desire to welcome each one with your compassion.
SCRIPTURE TO CARRY IN YOUR HEART TODAY
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven” (Mt 5:3).