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Home > Sacraments > Eucharist > Communion reflections > 12 06 2005 - The many meanings of compassion |
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The many meanings of compassion IThe person in misery does not need a look that judges and criticises, but a comforting presence that brings peace, hope and life. In other words, what he or she needs is compassion. Compassion is a word full of meaning. It means: sharing the same passion, sharing the same suffering, sharing the same agony, accepting into my heart the misery in yours. I may not be able to relieve your pain, but by understanding it and sharing it, I make it possible for you to bear it in a way that enhances your dignity and helps you to grow. (From ‘Tears of Silence’ by Jean Vanier) |
