Yesterday was the World Day of Persons with Disabilities. To mark the occasion, Pope Francis issued a special Message in which he reminds us all to renew our gaze of faith, which sees in each brother and sister the presence of Christ Himself, Who considers every gesture of love towards one of His least brothers to have been made to Himself (cf Gospel of Matthew 25:40).
Have you ever considered the fact that great crowds came to Jesus, having with them the lame, the blind, the deformed, the mute, and many others (Mt 15:30). They had great faith in his abilities. They trusted that he could and would look lovingly upon these brothers and sisters of theirs, who knew the pain and tribulations of being looked upon by others with judgement and help them to recognize their true value - not judged by any measure of physical beauty or usefulness, but rather on the mere fact that they are loved.
And what about us? Do we always look at others with love and acceptance. If not, perhaps we can pray today for the grace to gaze with faith upon those who cross our paths so that we can recognize all people our brothers and sisters and the reflections of Christ himself.
Have a great day.
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