As human beings, we naturally group ourselves with people that are like us, but the kingdom of God is radically different, like the community at MDACC. Just as surely as cancer knows no race, gender or economics, the love and compassion for strangers that God calls us to, goes beyond those we know or those who are just like us. No matter our good intentions, the power to love is the power of God working through us. Yes, the patients and families here share a common enemy. But the illness merely strips away barriers to our shared humanity, so that God can unite us in love. It is God working in us that lets us experience a community at MDACC. We know the love, support, and encouragement from stories that are shared here. Very diverse people supporting one another, giving as needs arose, sharing resources and praying for one another. We experience each other as fellow human beings struggling on the journey that is life. People do not understand that it is hard to leave this place and go into a world that does not know this kind of community. It is like getting into a boat and leaving the safety of the harbor. We find ourselves rowing furiously, relying on our own efforts. We forget God's promise to be with us always. "The Wind of God is always blowing, but you must hoist your sail." (Fenelon) Our sails are up when we are open to God - not just when we are here at MDACC, but also when we venture outside these walls. We may not find complete understanding out there, but hopefully we will find a community of unconditional love and care.
The communion of saints...
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