Mother Teresa said it well in her prayer that we entitle, “Life of Faith”

Lord:
When I am hungry, send me someone who needs food.
When I am thirsty, send me someone who needs a drink.
When I am cold, send me someone to be warmed.
When I am distressed, send me someone to console.
When my cross is becoming heavy, send me some with whom to share His cross.
When I am poor, lead me to someone in need.
When I have no time left, send me someone whom I might help for a few moments.
When I am humiliated, help me to find someone to praise.
When I am discouraged, send me someone to encourage.
When I need to be understood by others, send me someone who needs my understanding.
When I need to be cared for, send me someone to care for.
When I only think of myself, attract my attention to someone else.

In the responsorial psalm we acclaim, “Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life” (Ps 19).

He gives wisdom to the simple and enlightens the eyes. For God is our rock and redeemer. Amen!

When you thought I wasn’t looking I saw you hang my
First painting on the refrigerator, and I immediately
Wanted to paint another one.

When you thought I wasn’t looking I saw you feed a
Stray cat, and I learned that it was good to be kind
To animals.

When you thought I wasn’t looking I heard you say a
Prayer, and I knew that there is a God I could always
Talk to, and I learned to trust in Him.

When you thought I wasn’t looking I saw you make a
Meal and take it to a friend who was sick, and I
Learned that we all have to help take care of each other.

When you thought I wasn’t looking I saw you take care
Of our house and everyone in it, and I learned we have
To take care of what we are given.

When you thought I wasn’t looking I saw how you
Handled your responsibilities, even when you didn’t
Feel good, and I learned that I would have to be
Responsible when I grow up.

When you thought I wasn’t looking I saw tears come
From your eyes, and I learned that sometimes things
Hurt, but it’s all right to cry.

When you thought I wasn’t looking I saw that you
Cared, and I wanted to be everything that I could be.

When you thought I wasn’t looking I learned most of
life’s lessons that I need to know to be a good and
Productive person when I grow up.

When you thought I wasn’t looking I looked at you and
Wanted to say, ‘Thanks for all the things I saw when
You thought I wasn’t looking.’

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A message every adult should read because children
Are watching you and doing as you do, not as you say.

I am sending this to all of the people I know
Who do so much for others,
But think that no one ever sees.
Little eyes see a lot.

Each of us (parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, teacher, friend) influences the life of a child.

How will you touch the life of someone today? Just by sending this article to someone else, you will probably make them at least think about their influence on others.

Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak Kindly.

Lord Who am I to say
What will become
Of my spouse?

Who am I to say
He will never
Come home?

Who am I to decide
His fate
And feel hopeless?

From the depths of my Heart
Do I know him
As You do?

Is my desire not less than Yours
That all souls shall
Come home to you?

You are my hope
You are all I need
You are the God of Miracles

You are the One
Who was and is,
And is to come

You are here Father
Yesterday,
Today and tomorrow

Your love never changes
It is we that turn
From your unending love

Draw us Lord
The Holy Spirit taps my Heart
By the spoken Word

Who am I but to obey you
To pray for him
And to be a witness?

I yield myself to you
And yield my spouses soul
To your mercy

After all he is yours
Maybe I just don’t see it
At this moment

Lord I yield my will
To Yours.
Your will be done.

- – - written by Cyndi Robinson