DISTRESSING DISGUISE

The Christian Church has a long history of saints who helped the poor, sick,

and dying. And like so many others Blessed Teresa of Calcutta (Mother

Teresa) devoted herself to this vital work. But what sets her apart is the way

she not only served people in need, but dignified them. This makes her a

model for the first major theme of Catholic social teaching, the life and

dignity of the human person. From the time of her birth in 1910, Agnes

Bojaxhiu (Mother Teresa) was trained to respect the dignity of others, even

those society ignores. Each weeknight Agnes’ mother invited poor people

into their home for dinner and conversation. She especially welcomed

women in distress: old widows with no caretakers, homeless women with

no roof, and unwed mothers shunned by family and friends. Agnes’ brother

later commented that, “[Our mother] never allowed any of the many poor

people who came to our door to leave empty handed. When we would look

at her strangely, she would say, ‘Keep in mind that even those who are not

our blood relatives, even if they are poor, are still our brethren.’” Thank you

for looking. Rates/comments highly appreciated.

Family on the street of Buenos Aires...

what is there to do for the ones in distressing agony...

Point well made.

Sad but true commentary Jorge, I agree with Jim point well made.

BR, Holger

i recently came across a homeless gentleman who was hidden away behind a breakfast resto... no shoes black soles to his feet and a cardboard box to rest his head upon. i went over to him and noticed he had a cut on his hand and the flies were buzzing around the blood coming from it. i asked if he needed help and he refused it. i asked if he could use any money and he looked at me and said well maybe just a few dollars. just a few dollars... he never asked me for anything. he was such a humane beautiful soul.. i gave him a 20 but wished i could have given him something more valuable. he had tears in his eyes and thanked me with a God bless! he made me feel connected and blessed and i felt so small that all i gave him was a 20. bless this man and hope he has peace some day

Jorge,

  Wonderful series of image's, that shows the sad part of what is going on in the world.  Take care, Patsy

This and the other two images in the series are exceptionally sensitive ways to document the plight of homeless people around the world.  They also document a huge heart - yours.

 

Exactly opposite to your sensitivity is a measure recently publicized in a local newspaper.  Instead of steering homeless people found in public places to area homeless facilities, police officers are giving them bus passes out of the county.

It is a moving picture, Jorge, and a sad reality that we all live, especially in the countries of Latin America. Here in Peru there is much poverty and aid through government is insufficient to help these poor people.

Kind Regards my friend,

Rosario.