“There was a rich man who dressed in purple garments and fine linen
and dined sumptuously each day.
And lying at his door was a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores…
Luke 16: 19-20
Lord, give me eyes to see the poor and needy around me.
Lord, give me ears to hear the cries for help and assistance.
Lord, give me a tongue to speak words of comfort to those in need and words of challenge to us who have all we need.
Lord, give me hands to share what I have with those in need.
Lord, give me feet to walk among the poor.
Lord, give me a mind to know how to respond to those in need.
But above all, Lord, give me a heart open to all your poor.
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The image above is found at St. Francis of Assisi Church, New York City.
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