Who is Jesus to me? Jesus is the Word made Flesh. Jesus is the Bread of Life. Jesus is the Victim offered for our sins on the Cross. Jesus is the Sacrifice at Holy Mass for the sins of the world and mine. Jesus is the Word – to be spoken. Jesus is the Truth – to be told. Jesus is the Way – to be walked. Jesus is the Light – to be lit. Jesus is the Life – to be loved. Jesus is the Joy – to be shared. Jesus is the Sacrifice – to be given. Jesus is the Bread of Life – to be eaten. Jesus is the Hungry – to be fed. Jesus is the Thirsty – to be satiated. Jesus is the Naked – to be clothed. Jesus is the Homeless – to be taken in. Jesus is the Sick – to be healed. Jesus is the Lonely – to be loved. Jesus is the Unwanted – to be wanted. Jesus is the Leper – to wash his wounds. Jesus is the Beggar – to give him a smile. Jesus is the Drunkard – to listen to him. Jesus is the Little One – to embrace him. Jesus is the Dumb – to speak to him. Jesus is the Crippled – to walk with him. Jesus is the Drug Addict – to befriend him. Jesus is the Prostitute – to remove from danger and befriend her. Jesus is the Prisoner – to be visited. Jesus is the Old – to be served.
To me Jesus is my God, Jesus is my Spouse, Jesus is my Life, Jesus is my only Love, Jesus is my All in All, Jesus is my Everything.
Amen.
(By Mother Teresa of Calcutta.)
Where did this prayer come from? Prayer for the Poor
The Prayer for the Poor is a Catholic prayer that has been used for centuries to offer blessings and comfort to those who are less fortunate. It is a simple prayer that can be recited by anyone, regardless of their religious beliefs.
The history of the prayer is not entirely clear, but it is believed to have originated in the early Christian church. The prayer was likely influenced by the teachings of Jesus, who emphasized the importance of caring for the poor and needy. In the Middle Ages, the prayer became more widely known and was often recited by monks and nuns in their daily devotions.
Over time, the prayer became an important part of Catholic tradition and was incorporated into various liturgical ceremonies, such as the Mass and the Liturgy of the Hours. It has also been used as a personal prayer by individuals who wish to express their compassion for those who are suffering.
Today, the Prayer for the Poor continues to be a powerful reminder of the need to care for the less fortunate in our communities. It serves as a call to action for Catholics and people of all faiths to work towards social justice and to show compassion towards those who are struggling.