May 25, 2008: Generous Light – Michael Hidalgo

Mother Theresa said, "When a poor person dies of hunger, it has not happened because God did not take care of him or her. It has happened because neither you nor I wanted to give that person what he or she needed." Many people often hear words such as these and are racked with guilt and despair. There is a depressing feeling as people begin to think "What have I done?" It seems however, that much of our non-generosity is rooted in blindness - or in unhealthy eyes. So often each day we walk around with money to spare, time to give, and left-overs in the refrigerator. What would happen if we began to think differently about all that we have? What would happen if we stopped feeling guilty about what we have and began to think about what we are unwilling to give away? How much more could we give if we gave out of our excess?