This morning the people at work were very kind to me in giving me congrats on the new baby girl. They sent me flowers at home for the birth.

Today I had pains in my bladder from my kidney stone again, I think it's time to go to the doctor. Tonight I realized that I hadn't thought to pray about it. I should pray for God to heal me.

This afternoon I ran into the homeless person on the street in front of our building. I recently had an experience where I stopped and gave him a dollar. But today when he asked me for spare change I didn't give him anything. Afterward I regretted it.

As I was driving home and thinking about it I heard a reference to the parable of the rich man who denied the beggar named Lazarus at his door. I thought about how I have been blessed with riches in my job and how the homeless person is the beggar "at my door". Then I saw a person on th sidewalk giving the fat bum with the shopping cart at first and Ben White a bag of food. Next the discussion on the radio turned to giving aid to the homeless. Tonight at our Bible study someone mentioned Fr. James's recent homily about giving and how we should give when we can without questioning the motives of the person in need.

Corrective Measures
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I should have a kinder spirit to the person in need and be ready to give.
I should remember to pray for my wife when I think she doesn't support my meeting attendance.
I should remember to pray for healing when I have medical problems.
I should thank the people at work for their wishes and the flowers.