July 31, 2015

My Journey to God

I Met Jesus Today

Walking on a downtown street I met Jesus everywhere
He was a homeless man holding a cardboard sign
Will work for food the sign clearly said in bold letters
It was Jesus I could tell reaching out to the poor
Continuing my walk I passed by a stone church
An elderly couple descended the stone steps
The peaceful facial expression on their faces a joy to see
Walking with each supporting the other as Jesus would do
I met Jesus in their angelic faces as they continued on
A young child stopped to pet a dog on the sidewalk
Love was evident as he placed his arms around the dog’s neck
He took a cookie out of a bag and gently offered it to the dog
His palm was turned upward as he gently offered the treat
A city bus was stopped as I approached an intersection
It was crowded with passengers and every seat was occupied
An elderly woman boarded the bus burdened with parcels
A young teenager arose from his seat and immediately asked her to sit
I met Jesus in both as their smiles radiated forth to each other
Everywhere I walked that day I observed little acts of kindness
They were unselfish acts rendered with compassion and love
They were extended to others as Jesus commanded them to do
Yes, everywhere I went that day I met Jesus embodied in others.

By Thomas J. Rillo
 

(Thomas J. Rillo is a member of St. Charles Borromeo Parish in Bloomington and a Benedictine oblate of Saint Meinrad Archabbey in St. Meinrad.) †

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