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Homily for the Wednesday of the Fifth Week in Ordinary Time Imagine a world where there was no violence, racism, angry conversations, or abuse. Imagine a world where people treated people with dignity and respect. What would that world look like? St. Teresa of Calcutta became well know for speaking about "the five-finger Gospel" where she liked to count on her fingers in a way to remind herself and others of Jesus' words: You. Did. It. To. Me." When we recognize Christ in those that we serve, the world becomes a different place, and God's grace can begin to be manifested. The importance of the words is brought out with emphasis: “As you did it to one of the least of these…you did it to me.” We will not be measured by vague intentions, positive thoughts, or sympathetic emotions; no, we will be measured by our actions and the character that is formed by those actions and gives rise to them. God isn’t looking for the most successful or most popular person to serve – He is looking for the most willing. We all have gifts we can use to serve Him and serve others. We just need to be willing. Today, choose to love and see Christ in everyone you meet.