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A Difficult Thing

      I thank God for today.  I was not expecting I would understand the gospel and the homily for today's mass, but I did.  Although it was an Indian priest and there was indeed a language barrier which makes it difficult for people to comprehend what he was saying, I am grateful I did.  I guess it's because they changed speakers? or probably the priest spoke a little clearer today? or maybe I was alone and I was just so focused that I really want to hear and understand it.   I may not be able to remember every word in the homily but what I can recall is that the priest said it is the heart which makes a person human .   It is when we begin to love.      Loving sometimes becomes a difficult thing .  Loving those who are handicapped becomes a challenge.  We have to minister to our handicapped brothers and sisters in the community.  Many are not even aware of the existence of handicapped people so they do not...