In the hour when the homeless move their cardboard blankets the new day is born. There have been more people who have slept under the steps at the back of door of the Cathedral this winter. The conditions have been what they have needed to be: encampments displaced, housing unaffordable, cold but not so cold that the emergency shelters are opened. This leads to a lot of questions and a reminder that a part of the season of Lent we are called to in ashes, is almsgiving. Fasting and prayer are emphasized easily, but almsgiving reminds us of our shared humanity and our shared need for God to show up and answer some questions that we have for God and the angels. And also some questions God probably has for us as well in our care for our neighbour.
Then the righteous will answer Him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You drink? When did we see You a stranger and take You in, or naked and clothe You? Or when did we see You sick, or in prison, and come to You?
Matthew 25