November 19, 2021

My Journey to God

Our Sacred Privilege

Our sacred privilege calls us to touch the
Untouchables. Some people seem
Repulsive, until you help them. We care for
* everyone at our Jesuit University hospital. It is our
Sacred privilege to serve prisoners
And homeless persons. Some come in
Chains with guards. Some have no home to
Return to. They have no place to bathe,
Eat or sleep. Some have bugs on them. The
Dirty and clean, imprisoned and free, blind and sighted, rich and poor.
* We see and serve them all. It is my sacred
Privilege to touch their hands, eyes and faces. I ignore my
Revulsion and focus on the light inside my patients.
I see their dignity and beauty. I see Jesus’ fully human side.
Vision care—or any care—is not reserved for the rich
In fine clothes wearing expensive perfumes. We are called to
Love God and serve others. Lord, help me to care for everyone,
Especially the untouchables. Touch heals. It is a
Great privilege to help those
Everyone would rather not see, smell or touch. I
* see Your Divine Light in them. Let it shine! Amen.

By Dr. Cheryl Lynn Bergin
 

(Dr. Cheryl Lynn Bergin is a member of St. Bartholomew Parish in Columbus.) †

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