If We See Someone Who Needs Help,

Tell Me, When You Give Alms Do You Look Into The Eyes Of The Man Or Woman To Whom You Give Alms? . . . And When You Give Alms, Do You Touch The Hand Of The One To Whom You Give Alms, Or Do You Toss The Coin?

It Is True That Going Out On To The Street Implies The Risk Of Accidents Happening, As They Would To Any Ordinary Man Or Woman. But If The Church Stays Wrapped Up In Itself, It Will Age. And If I Had To Choose Between A Wounded Church That Goes Out On To The Streets And A Sick, Withdrawn Church, I Would Definitely Choose The First One.

We Cannot Become Starched Christians, Too Polite, Who Speak Of Theology Calmly Over Tea. We Have To Become Courageous Christians And Seek Out Those (who Need Help Most).

When A Family Loses Its Ability To Dream, Children Don't Grow, Love Doesn't Grow And Life Loses Strength, Eventually It Shuts Off.

It Makes Me Sad When I Find Sisters Who Aren't Joyful. They Might Smile, But With Just A Smile They Could Be Flight Attendants!