A man lay at the gate. The one who could help walked past—without even seeing him. Today’s Gospel challenges us with a truth that’s easy to overlook: what separates the rich man from Lazarus isn’t wealth—it’s attention.

I learned this lesson the hard way, as a young chaplain in Bolivia, when I stepped over a man to get to Mass. St. Francis learned it when he finally saw Christ in the leper. Where is Christ waiting for you to see him? Join me as we reflect on what it means to wake up, to notice, and to bridge the chasm we so often ignore. friars.us

Luke 16:19-31