April 5, 2011 Tuesday: Uncharitableness

Cutting Yourself Off From Jesus

God knows us best of all. He knows our capacities--His knowledge of each one is complete. Something of His beauty is in each person. We are made to the image of God. His lovableness is in each one, so let us see what there is in each one, so let us see what there is of God in each person. For this we need pure eyes and a pure heart to be able to see that beauty. When we are unkind, proud, or harsh, let us ask ourselves, "Why am I harsh today?" I am not clean of heart. Something is cutting me off from Jesus.

-Mother Teresa, from Where There Is Love, There Is God