Tuesday 12 February 2008

Love means deeds

If the hunger of others is not my own,
if the anguish of my neighbours in all its forms
touches me not,
if the nakedness of my brother or sister
does not torment me,
then I have no reason to go to church and live.
This is the commandment of God
love means deeds, not good wishes.
For this reason I commit myself to working
for the necessities of my brothers and sisters.


Javier Torres, Nicaragua

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