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Catholic Charities USA
Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Lent
Readings of the Day
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Did you ever wonder: "How long has she had to endure that
situation?" Or "How has he managed with so much
going on?" Or "How with all these things can she get
up in the morning?" The neighbors who visit our agencies
and programs each day carry with them so many burdens and hurts and
pains and dilemmas, big and small. Our task is not to judge how
long or why but merely to meet the person where she or he is and offer
a listening, objective ear to begin to help sort things out.
When new people begin to volunteer with us in distributing food, I
remind them that "we do not know the story, and so we will not
make judgements or comments, but we will be kind, compassionate, and
loving." In today's Gospel, Jesus was all those
things. We learn that the man in the story had been ill for 38
years. For some whom we serve, that would be a lifetime, and for
others just a small portion of their life. The length of time
does not matter. What does matter is that our words and actions
help them to walk again, help them to feel empowered to make a new
choice and help them "be well."
The reading from Ezekiel reminds us of the life that springs forth
from the flowing water. I have been a swimmer for many years,
but during this pandemic I have not been able to swim. My
"water time," as I like to call it, helps me to be ready
for the people who will be in my day. As a result of this
"absence of water," I know that sometimes my patience is
short, my judgements are quick, and my spirit is tired.
"All who are thirsty, come to the waters," from
today's entrance antiphon, is a reminder that we know the source
for our healing. We also know that we do not do this work or the
journey of our life alone. The Jesus who made that ill man well
has just as much interest in touching those places in us that need
healing, refreshing, enlightening and transforming. In turn, we are
able to do likewise. May these Lenten days offer a balm for your
soul and refreshment for your Spirit!
Sr. Betsy Van Deusen, CSJ serves as the Director of Community
Partnerships for Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany, NY. She
serves on the CCUSA Parish Social Ministry Leadership Team.
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