Dear Lord,
We have worked and helped so many of Your people already and have welcomed them with open Arms. I can see You in so many people here, Lord. I have seen You in the weary smile of a grandparent, in the playfulness and laughter of children, and in the hard work and eyes of adults. You work in so many miraculous ways. Thank You for calling us to be disciples of Your word and service.
In the words of St. Francis Xavier, Patron Saint of Missions, “People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care about them.” Help these people to know how much we care about them. Help us to show them kindness and compassion as they share some of their most intimate thoughts and words with us, Lord. Please continue to bless this mission, our actions, our thoughts, and our words.
In Your Name, we pray.
Amen.
I always thought Teddy Roosevelt coined that statement (not caring how much you know, etc); I guess he just borrowed it. I think your saint came to earth first!
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