Friday, September 23 : Saint Teresa of Calcutta

Who is Jesus to me? Jesus is the Word made flesh (Jn 1:14). Jesus is the Bread of Life (Jn 6:35). Jesus is the Victim offered for our sins on the cross (1 Jn 4:19). Jesus is the sacrifice offered at holy Mass for the sins of the world and for mine (Jn 1:29). Jesus is the word – to be spoken. Jesus is the truth – to be told. Jesus is the way – to be walked (Jn 14:6). Jesus is the Light – to be lit (Jn 8:12) … Jesus is the life-to be lived. Jesus is the love – to be loved. Jesus is the joy – to be shared. Jesus is the sacrifice – to be offered. Jesus is the peace – to be given. Jesus is the Bread of Life – to be eaten. Jesus is the hungry – to be fed (Mt 25:35). Jesus is the thirsty – to be satiated. Jesus is the naked – to be clothed. Jesus is the homeless – to be taken in. Jesus is the sick – to be healed. Jesus is the lonely – to be loved. Jesus is the unwanted – to be wanted. Jesus is the leper – to wash his wounds. Jesus is the beggar – to give him a smile. Jesus is the drunkard – to listen to him. Jesus is the mentally ill – to protect him. Jesus is the little one – to embrace him. Jesus is the blind – to lead him. Jesus is the dumb – to speak for him. Jesus is the crippled – to walk with him. Jesus is the drug addict – to befriend him. Jesus is the prostitute – to remove from danger and befriend her. Jesus is the prisoner – to be visited. Jesus is the old – to be served. To me- Jesus is my God. Jesus is my spouse. Jesus is my life. Jesus is my only love. Jesus is my all in all. Jesus is my everything. Jesus, I love with my whole heart, with my whole being.
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