Give it to someone who needs it

Due to security concerns, one of the refugee families I know had to move into a new apartment last week.  I visited to see their new place.  Being Catholic, they asked me to bless their new home which I happily did.  Then I could see movement that told me they were getting money to give me for the blessing.  My inner reaction was that they can't do this as they have no money to spare for themselves.  This evolved into an inner argument as I also recognised that I had to respect their dignity and to refuse such an offering could be insulting as it would be saying - you can't do this because you are poor.  At all costs, they were to be shown respect. 

Then they did give me money but with this line - Here, give this to a family that needs it.  This action touched me deeply as it said that a family that could be seen as having nothing was grateful for what it had and wanted to share what little they had with others less well off. 

In my life and mission, I have the great privilege and honour of seeing the goodness and greatness of ordinary people.