Matthew 25 in practice

For those who don't know what Matthew 25 is, let me explain. It is the works of mercy that Jesus is talking about. It's about judging our lives. Pro tip: buy a Bible; it says more than just that it is a manual for life.

Putting works of mercy into practice is not always easy. In cold, chilly Holland, it is not always possible to feed someone who is hungry. People don't come to you. I've never had someone ring the doorbell and be hungry. At most a package delivery man who hadn't eaten yet.

I am not very familiar with the Dutch regulations regarding children. But if I am correct, children are placed out of home if the parents do not take good care of the children. Here in Panama, the parents don't take good care of their children either. But they can't take good care of them. They often cannot give the children three meals in a day. For some, two meals a day is already a big deal. And today, among the indigenous people, you can be happy if they have one meal a day.

I went to visit Father Roberto to help him with technical support. But he didn't have time for me at first. A lot of sick people had already come to his house today. I was allowed to see the "medical records." I think about twenty or so patients had been helped before 9 a.m. I guess.

For example, there was a five-month-old boy who had not eaten for two days because he had an infection on his mouth. After antibiotic treatment, the child drank the bottle of milk in one sitting. But Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You? When, Lord, did we see thee thirsty and give thee drink? What thou hast done for the least of these, thou hast done for Me.