In this homily, we reflect on the Gospel of Matthew 25 and the simple but uncomfortable truth that Christ identifies Himself with the hungry, the sick, and the forgotten. When we serve others, we serve Him. When we ignore them, we ignore Him.

As Great Lent approaches, this is not just about fasting from food. It is about training our hearts to respond immediately to love. The question we must ask is simple. When Christ was present before us in someone in need, what did we do?