Thoughts from Father Parent, O.M.I.
| Let us ask for the grace to see our neighbor as Jesus sees her/him. Father Louis-Marie Parent, O.M.I. |
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Reflection on Father Parent's thoughts: Welcoming JesusIn the morning, we are in the habit of asking for grace, so that we can see our neighbours as Jesus sees them. For over thirty years, I have been convinced that every person who feels loved and welcomed by me must feel that they are also loved and welcomed by God because they know that I love God and that God loves me. Jesus unconditionally welcomed the person He met and gave them the best He had to offer: comfort, tenderness, food, peace, healing… In my contacts, if I am to be like Jesus, I must also avoid all judgement, because it is always impossible for me to know the whole truth about what someone has done or said. Let us imitate Jesus, who welcomed ALL human beings and was attentive to their true needs. Pierrette Blais |
