The walls of hospitals have heard more honest prayers than churches.
They have witnessed far more sincere kisses than those in airports.
It is in hospitals you see a homophobe being saved by a gay doctor.
A privileged doctor saving the life of a beggar.
In intensive care, you see a Jew taking care of a racist.
A police officer and a prisoner in the same room receive the same care.
A wealthy patient waiting for a liver transplant,
ready to receive the organ from a poor donor.
It is in these moments, when the hospital touches the wounds of people,
that different worlds intersect according to a divine design.
And in this communion of destinies, we realize that alone, we are nothing.
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Author:
Jerry Reynolds (
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- Comment from author about the poem: This is from a letter written by the Pope to a friend when he was in the hospital. Just felt like sharing
- Category: Spiritual
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Excellent Tribute
Thanks, Tony.
You're welcome
I'm not religious but I do believe we can all live together no matter our religion, colour, or our own beliefs, it's a sad day here in Italy, they called him the people's pope, and it was a big shock as yesterday much like the queen of England he too was at work, just shows the forces of strength. ❤️
Thanks, Teddy. That is the message.
So was Hippocrates Born 460 years before Christ he was a Pagan leaning nonbeliever.
My only thoughts on this man is yesterday he was working and today he is no more. ❤️
It's so sad that Pope Frances passed away. Thank you for writing this
Thanks, Minah.
They say there is no discrimination in the trenches of war and so in the hospital as well. Well written and with a powerful message
Thanks, SB
Wonderful tribute Jerry.
Andy
Thanks, Andy.
a powerful piece , really enjoyed
Thanks, Nephilim.
most welcome
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