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Catholic Charities USA
Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Lent
Readings of the Day
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As Jesus came to the pool in Bethesda surrounded by many ill, blind,
lame and crippled persons, he saw a man obviously ill for a long time
(in actuality, 38 years). When he inquired if the man wanted to
be well, the man offered a poignant story, "I have no one to put
me into the well when the water is stirred up and while I am on my
way, someone gets there before me."
Fr. James Martin, SJ visited the pool at Bethesda during a trip to the
Holy Land. In his book, Jesus - A Pilgrimage, he reflects
on the loneliness embodied in that statement. When our fragile
life balance is disrupted, we all rely on outside help to lend a
hand. The man had "no one" to help; he was
alone. Many of those we serve at Catholic Charities walk this
walk. Our world races by those who are sick, disabled, living in
poverty or experiencing homelessness.
But Jesus is drawn to the man as one who was suffering. Our Lord
was a friend to the friendless, a helper to those with no earthly
help. In our charitable work, our challenge, our opportunity is
to see with the eyes of Christ and to use our time, our gifts, and our
resources to move those in need from struggle towards
self-sufficiency. While all three are important, to properly
acknowledge the dignity of our clients, spending time with those we
serve is essential. We're called to accompany our clients, as no
one is meant to journey alone. Jesus was always stopping to
speak with the blind, the lepers, and the sick - those cast out
from society. Those who are lonely and forgotten crave personal
interaction; when we take a moment to sit with them, to learn their
story, or to share a smile, we affirm their worth. Those
connections can be powerful medicine, giving people the hope to
persevere through challenging times.
Lord God, give me eyes to see and ears to hear your words. Teach me to
see as you see, to listen as you listen, to love as you love.
Deacon Scott Haner serves at St. Patrick Parish in Louisville, KY, and
is a board member of Catholic Charities of Louisville.
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