A Reflection on Hospitality from Life of Dorothy
Day
"Dorothy recalled that at the end of a particularly bad day,
her mother would take a bath, dress in her loveliest clothes, seat her children
around the table and entertain- as if she were hosting a special
party...
Dorothy Day "shows us the face of Christ in every bag lady,
derelict and protestor we attempt to iignore. She also reminds us that our
simple acts of caring and our simplest efforts to foster justice do make a
difference."
(Meehan, Praying with Visionary Women, p. 170, 174)
Question for Reflection:
How can we experience healing and love by opening our hearts
and sharing friendship in our circles of life with family, community, those who
are suffering, alone, homeless, without resources....
Meditation:
See yourself as a minister of hospitality sharing food,
friendship, love...
Consider what you can do to live compassion, by practicing
daily acts of kindness, and serving others especially those who are hurting and
in need of support.
Affirm who you are, the Beloved of God, the face of God, in
your family, community and world....
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