I was hungry and you gave me food,

I was thirsty and you gave me drink,

a stranger and you welcomed me,

naked and you clothed me,

in prison and you visited me.

When judgment is passed, it will be based, Jesus tells us, on whether we showed our love for those in need. This love isn’t expressed just in words, but also in concrete actions. We Christians aren’t only a group who share a common belief system, liturgical practices and religious vocabulary. We are also called to express our beliefs through concrete acts that address the needs of those within our physical sight and also the needs of those brought close to us through modern media – television, newspapers, the internet, etc.

• Do I sometimes find it hard to see Jesus in the distressful disguise of the poor?
• Do I wait for someone to ask me for help or am I sensitive to their needs even before they ask?