The Thought That Counts

Upon the completion of my thirty-sixth year I received numerous good wishes from Facebook friends.  When people reach out to me in any way, I often think of Hopkins' ditty "To him who ever thought with love of me."  Ya wanna hear it?  Here it goes:

The voice here is Christ, who promised similar rewards for offering so much as a cup of cold water to a disciple (cf. Mt 10:42), and who considered deeds done to "one of the least" as done to Him (Mt 25:40).

Earthly favors are all well and good, but Jesus can give "the look of love" that prompts repentance and redemption when we need it most.

What would you prefer?  I thought so.  And that is what I desire for not just my Facebook friends, but also my parishioners, blog followers, visitors, and all the rest!