The Word Among Us

January 2007 Issue

If a Brother Has Nothing to Wear

How a Persistent Cry for Help Finally Changed My Heart

By: Janice L. Smith

It was a cold, snowy winter morning. I was the only person in the rectory office, where I worked as pastoral coordinator for the parish. With my coat still on, I answered the ringing telephone.

The caller was a man looking for a handout. I recognized his voice and immediately wanted to ignore his request—personally, I referred...

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