Embrace everyone, even when it is difficult

[@CharmaineLonganbach]

This lesson reminds me of the many health care professionals who took care of (and touched) those dying with Covid. A beautiful story/lesson, Father. Thank you and God bless.

[@SherriWooldridge]

I appreciate the insight and unique manner in which Father talks to us each morning and ties his stories to the daily reading. God blesses us with these words.

[@carolcarlson3541]

Thank you Father for that reflection , and for Archbishop Hughes , he did exactly what Jesus did showed love and compassion for those people at Lazarus House without condemnation . 🙏🙏🙏❤

[@Charlielizard]

Beautiful reflection Father Brad. As a retired health care worker, sometimes just the touch of another would bring immediate relief to a patient. Thank you and may the Lord continue to bless us with your guidance. 🙏✝️❤️

[@reginarico7]

Thanks for the daily inspiration Father Brad! God bless you. 🙏

[@CathyHernandez-ju2cq]

Amen

[@maxlindqvist736]

I've changed my morning routine around a bit and not tuned in to these videos for a while. But I felt God telling me to see it today. Working in palliative care this is very important for me to hear once in a while, so thank you father❤

[@elisagarcia2530]

Happy Weekend Fr Brad, May God Bless You and Protect You 🙏✌️❤️🙂🌈👋

[@darlindaguidry9969]

Thank you for today's inspiration. ❤

[@alecreeder703]

Thank you, Fr. Brad, for this message on Arch Bishop Hughes! 🙌🏻🤲🏻🙏🏻❤

[@RichGotch]

A beautiful act of kindness and compassion!! A great example of unconditional love! Thank You Father Brad

[@gladysclausing8785]

Good morning Fr. Doyle, I think we can touch people not just by placing our hands on them but also speaking words of love and acceptance. Have a blessed day.

[@charlesbaehr3115]

Excellent commentary. Thanks so much Fr. Brad, Phil B.

[@karenp3278]

Always a beautiful way to start the day. Let it be Blessed. 🙏

[@maritaespiritu1565]

A simple touch of affection means a lot to some people who’s going through a lot. It shows compassion and empathy. The late Princess Diana broke protocol when she visited patients with AIDS and even carried a sick child. We can show compassion in so many ways.

[@davidmokrzyckiii725]

Extremely helpful Father Thanks and MY GOD BLESS YOU

[@alnotter4717]

Thank you Father Brad

[@herbpretus7020]

Thank you so much for your wonderful messages every morning! I had never heard this about Archbishop Hughes before and it touched me deeply!

[@Mark-nw7pn]

Thank you Father Doyle for today's message. During the peak of AIDS, a friend, Sister Ann, a Franciscan nun had wanted a place for men, women and children to come, a day center. She found a house but as soon as the neighbors found out what it would be used for it went off the market. A friend of Ann's.a lawyer knew of a bank that had a property they couldn't sell. It was in a bad neighborhood of Tampa, they donated the building to Ann. This was a building that used to be a detail shop. It was a messy place with broken walls and windows. As two gay man my husband and I helped create Francis House in Tampa. We went in and cleaned it, We built walls and replaced windows. It took us weeks. The furniture was donated from patients that had died. Nothing matched, it was beautiful, all built with love. It was a time when even doctors, nurses and funeral directors would not touch people with AIDS. We made so many friends and then they were gone. It was hard. You are correct, a hug, a touch meant the world to them. Love is the best medicine. Jesus touched a man with Leprosy and he was cured. He was a good man : ) He is my friend !

[@electariggs7253]

Beautiful ❤

[@barryk6553]

WOW…that was extremely beautiful and inspiring… Big Mic Drop Padre..🙏

[@crazyladyof3]

Thank you Father Brad for this beautiful reflection ❤

[@denisejordan64]

for my son

[@cynthiacruz9748]

Beautiful reflection. I’m sure Archbishop Hughes, along with the souls he visited at LazarusHouse, is with Jesus in Heaven.

[@donnazinna6971]

Thank you, Fr Brad. I worked in a Boston parish and remember hearing stories about Archbishop Hughes and what a wonderful man and priest he was. Thank you for bringing back those memories!

[@davidmokrzyckiii725]

Very moving

[@mikehoffman7987]

Please Pray for Healing for Ike, Margaret (depression) & endurance, Dominik. Anita and family, Hip, Rose, Clare, Diane, Jay, Eleanor, Paul, Ivan, Kathy, Norma, Bruce, Bill, Misty, Julie, Joy, John. Karen, Mary, Yvonne, Zoie, Ken, Amie, Anne, Ralph, George, Nancy, Grace, Bart, Rick, Mary, Cathy, Dick, Kathleen, all of our Friends, and myself our country, NLNI, and Jack. Special intention Mike, Micha, Jill, Cathy, Hunter, Anita, Brian, Sandy, David, Tom, Maple staff, FB Prayer Warriors’ intentions, and Hozana intentions.

[@m.e.7611]

May all of your loved ones be touched by The Holy Spirit. 🙏🏻✝️🕊️

[@d.capurro6112]

Jesus said whatsoever you do to the least of my people you do to me. As Catholics we need to understand it doesn't matter how somebody acquired a disease like AIDs, it only matters how we as Catholics treat that person. It's really quite simple.

[@silenthammer2900]

What have we got to LOSE? "...whoever wants to SAVE their life will LOSE it; but whoever LOSE their life for my sake will find it." Reach out your hand! If someone deosn't WANT your touch, pull it back. But often, he will soften and welcome the friend-loving touch. That's one facet of "society," a NEED to FEEL the other person. When someone NEVER gets physically touched in love, the person turns hard and cold. Or depressed. Our job is just to OFFER. A "side-hug." A double-handed handshake. A loving pat on the back. Try it: YOU'LL feel better!

[@LifeWithMeGinaMarie]

Good morning Father Brad, Blessings always

[@carole-vl8qt]

Thank you Fr Brad

[@gerardkoziel1200]

Very good and meaningful reflection Father! Have a blessed day!

[@julieguillebeau7935]

Please pray for me Fr. Brad ,I'm praying for you from Delaware.

[@caroldye5537]

Such a way to get explain sin!

[@terilynch-polos8429]

Beautiful!🙏💕

[@lisam731]

Amen 🙏🏻

[@Marbleheadjed]

Ultimate love your neighbor

[@christinakader8633]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@MaywinThoreson-ol2ix]

I've always wondered about where mortal and venial sin was mentioned in the Bible. Thank you for the enlightenment! Your reference to Mortal Kombat made me giggle. You are such a delight! Maywin

[@kathleenbintner8477]

My daughter Rachael and Matt get their marriage blessed and live and grow in Love of God and each other. Healing of their hearts and souls. Make a good confession And to have a good and wise Spiritual Director and confessor

[@edwardmarculewicz5140]

Thank you Father Brad.