SELF - SACRIFICE
Once when a fierce battle was being fought in the Netherlands, Sir Philip Sidney, the British Commander was severely wounded in the battle field. he was fast losing blood. feeling extremely thirsty he asked for a glass of water.
As Sir Philip Sidney held the glass of water to his lips, he noticed a badly, wounded soldier looking longingly at it, his wide eyes showing all signs of the agony of death. Moved with COMPASSION for the dying soldier, he told the soldiers to offer the water to him saying, "His need is greater than mine."
- To recognize another's need and to sacrifice your own basic needs are truly praiseworthy.
- To forget our own pain at someone else's agony and to console them in the mark of a selfless existence.
- Moved with COMPASSION, Jesus touched the eyes. Immediately they regained their sight and followed him. (Mt (20:34)
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