Lenten Meditation - April 4, 2006

Why do we wait until tomorrow to do good? Why do we wait to be rich before giving? Is not the gift of ourselves better than money, and is there a day or even an hour in which we could not give a tear or a smile to someone who is suffering? Cannot a word from us strengthen a soul in distress? Cannot an act of pure love coming from the depths of ourselves brighten a sad life?How many times, O God, have we, forgetful of the divine Word, carelessly neglected one or our brothers and disdained human suffering!

- Elisabeth Leseur (1866-1914)- From The Secret Diary of Elisabeth Leseur: Daily Thoughts (1899 – 1906)