Esperanza.

Another Merc article that i neglected to mention earlier, told the story of a 17 year old boy (a Bellerman student!) who is repairing old bikes for the homeless, jobless, carless.
How encouraging.
This 17 year old kid is giving those who would otherwise have no way to get to work or a job interview. He is giving them a free mode of transportation and the chance to get back on their feet. He is meeting their need. What mercy, what a blessed gift this must be for those who are receiving it.
There are people in the world who are loving, who are working for good.

another thought on my earlier blog...
I didn't explain who the anawim are...it is a Jewish understanding- the term anawim refers to all those who are marginalized by society, those that the world does not seem to care about. The "unclean." The oppressed, the suffering.

The people that Jesus ministered to, spent his time with, healed.

Thich Nhat Hanh, wrote, "When you understand, you cannot help but love. You cannot get angry. To develop understanding, you have to practice looking at all living beings with the eyes of compassion. When you understand, you love. And when you love, you naturally act in a way that can relieve the suffering of people."

Who are the anawim today? Generally speaking, what is the church's reponse to them?
Seeing the beauty in everyone, regarding each and every individual in the light of who God is and how much he loves them...this requires much Compassion.
Was there anyone that Jesus did not extend his Compassion to?