If a friend welcomes you with a smile,
If your child runs to embrace you,
If you can still sing in the middle of traffic,
If you can play ball and have fun,
If you know how to knock on your neighbor's door,
If you can tell stories to children,
If you make spaghetti for someone who shows up unannounced,
If you can still wonder at small things,
If bad weather doesn't leave you sad,
If daily tasks don't wear you down,
If you can give and receive without making a fuss,
If you don't think you're better than others,
If you know that God loves you,Then joy is possible for you today.
If — Assisi 1978
Tonight, a new stage begins. The theme of poverty can guide our prayer as we journey forward.
Archival content: this article was published more than 40 years ago. The language and content reflect the sensitivities of the time.
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