The biggest disease today is not leprosy or tuberculosis, but rather the feeling of being unwanted.
Mother Teresa
Mother Teresa is treasured and loved in her homeland of Kolkata. It is truly amazing to see how one person can make such a difference, how one person can have such large visions and be determined to fulfill them. It’s inspiring, really.
Today I visited the leprosy colony; a place of dignity and respect. I felt as though I would be walking right into the New Testiment which is why was was oh so eager to wake up this morning. Although, it wasn’t exactly what I had in mind… it was a community of beauty and healing; a safe haven almost for these “untouchables.” It was amazing to see the jobs that these people were given to rediscover lost hope and distant integrity. Everyone is welcome. Rich, poor, indian, foreigner, catholic, protestant, sick, or well… the community is open. Hope is restored and healing is freely given. I’m thankful to be given such an opportunity to see and admire the Christ in others. I feel as if it is easy to get discouraged by the sadness in Kolkata; however, if one woman can make such an impact on the community around her, just imagine the devastation we would create if we all actively joined together as the beautiful body of Christ. Healing, hope, restoration, freedom would be granted… maybe then the world might look a little like the New Testiment.
Thanks for reading… post some ideas on how we can unify this faith and action thing.
