Caring For The Forgotten (Amos 6:6; Ephesians 5:18)
The drawing tells the story of St. Francis and a leper. One day he came across a leper when he was out riding his horse. Usually he was afraid of lepers. He avoided them. If he did meet one on his path, he would turn his head the other way. He grimaced. He would make a face and pinch his nose to avoid the bad smell. But this was not an ordinary day. He got off his horse, gave the leper a silver coin, and kissed his hand. Then he resumed his journey. A few days later, with a pocket full of money, he went to visit a place full of lepers. He called them all together and gave them alms, kissing the hand of each of them. He had overcome his fears. From that time on, he was never afraid of lepers. Where is God asking you to go today to overcome your fears? Do you need some coins?
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