Normally, most of the 'work' I do has to do with the soul and how it communicates, but every now and then, I also get a chance to take care of people's soles.
Last weekend, children in this parish were invited to prepare gifts for some of the homeless. The recipients of these gifts are (and probably will remain) unknown to most of those who were involved in preparing these little packages, and yet this act of kindness has not gone unnoticed.
This morning, I delivered about two dozen pairs of socks, each of which was wrapped with ribbon and accompanied by a package of gum. Each little package also bore a note addressed to the recipient. The note explained that this gift is prepared with love for those who need these articles by children of this parish. Each note is also decorated, courtesy of one of the children, in hopes of brightening someone's day.
When they were delivered to Foyer Notre Dame, the person who accepted them asked that I convey her heartfelt gratitude to those who had prepared these little treasures. In her words: Please tell the children that we really appreciate their generosity.
Small acts of kindness can go a long way ... toward building bridges between organizations which are all trying to take care of those in need, and toward creating people of service who are capable of seeing the need for responding compassionately to those who need our help ... one soul (or is that one sole) at a time.
Last weekend, children in this parish were invited to prepare gifts for some of the homeless. The recipients of these gifts are (and probably will remain) unknown to most of those who were involved in preparing these little packages, and yet this act of kindness has not gone unnoticed.
This morning, I delivered about two dozen pairs of socks, each of which was wrapped with ribbon and accompanied by a package of gum. Each little package also bore a note addressed to the recipient. The note explained that this gift is prepared with love for those who need these articles by children of this parish. Each note is also decorated, courtesy of one of the children, in hopes of brightening someone's day.
When they were delivered to Foyer Notre Dame, the person who accepted them asked that I convey her heartfelt gratitude to those who had prepared these little treasures. In her words: Please tell the children that we really appreciate their generosity.
Small acts of kindness can go a long way ... toward building bridges between organizations which are all trying to take care of those in need, and toward creating people of service who are capable of seeing the need for responding compassionately to those who need our help ... one soul (or is that one sole) at a time.
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