February 20, 2018
When I was hungry, you gave me to eat;
when I was thirsty you gave me to drink.
Whatsoever you do to the least of my brethren, you do it to Me.
Come and enter the house of My Father.
When I was a stranger, you opened your doors;
when I was naked, you gave me clothes.
When I was tired, you gave me peace;
when I was frightened, you calmed me down.
When I was small, you taught me to read;
when I was lonely, you gave me your love.
I was in prison, you visited me;
When I was sick and you took care of me.
In a strange country, you gave me a home;
when I had no job, you found me one.
You were on My side in times of despair;
in the hour of joy, we were together.
The Columbans are a society of missionaries, including priests and lay people, who minister to people of various cultures as a way of witnessing to the universal love of God.