The Lord Hears the Cry of the Poor

I read this title and in my head I sing: "The Lord hears the cry of the poor, blessed be the Lord!" -Psalm 34:7a

Today's reflection was written by one of my favorite Catholics. Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta. It was taken from her book "Total Surrender" which I own and have read and LOVE! Total surrender teaches us how to be a Missionary of Charity. It was written as the rule book for Mother's order, but ANYONE can take her writings and teachings and apply them to his or her everyday life. She is so wise in this way. This particular selection is about being a good co-worker. We have to rise together and fall together. That apple doesn't fall too far from the "You're only as strong as the weakest player" tree. She ends this particular part with a quote as if Jesus Himself, is speaking it:

"I want you to be my fire of love among the poor, the sick, the dying,
and the little children - the poor I want you to bring to me."

 I get to work with the sick and dying, in fact when I arrived at work this morning, one of our residents had just passed. He had only lived in the house for about a week and a half, however I was able to care for him. He was a difficult resident and he required much more than we could give him, but we did our best. For most things, we needed to have 2 if not 3 of us doing cares at the same time for him. We had to come together as co-workers to help him and I really feel that we were living out Mother's call when we cared for this man. Not only him but for each and everyone of our residents. Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord, and let the perpetual light shine upon him. May he and all the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen.