"Room for Christ"

One of my favorite passages from our Dorothy Day readings was on pg. 94. Dorothy Day writes: "It is no use saying that we are born two thousand years too late to give room to Christ. Nor will those who live at the end of the world have been born too late. Christ is always with us, always asking for room in our hearts."

I enjoyed this passage, because I felt that it reflected a lot of my feelings that I had throughout my service learning project. I saw Christ in those who were sick, those who were in despair, and those who had lost the desire to continue living. Even though I wasn't able to do much to help physically heal the patients, I do believe that I played a role in helping them heal emotionally. I was able to be there for the patients who reached out to me. By simply talking to them, listening to them talk about their worries and fears, and comforting them, I was able to be the extra friend that brought them a little bit of happiness through our interactions. These patients have taught me so much about love, hope, and optimism, and how to be genuinely content with life, despite the "not-so-great" things that might happen in our lives. Each and every one of the patients have truly touched my life, and I hope that I have been able to do the same for them.