Notre Dame cardiologist, Dr. Paul Wright ’72 was fixated on a question that penetrated every facet of his life: How will Jesus judge me at the moment of my death? Determined to find an answer to the question, Dr. Wright sought out a specialist – a spiritual specialist.
In February of 1992, he successfully arranged a meeting with Mother Teresa. When Dr. Wright posed his question to Mother Teresa, she responded, “Jesus said whatever you do for he least of our brothers and sisters,” and touching one his fingers with each word, she concluded “you…did…it…for…me." She did not ask any questions about Dr. Wright’s religion or profession. Those issues did not matter to her. All she saw was a person in need of her message of love and compassion.
The first words that Jesus utters in his public ministry reflect the spirit of Dr. Wright’s quest. When John the Baptist’s disciples begin to follow Jesus, our Lord asks them "What do you seek?" Andrew and Peter got it right. They sought the Lord who sought them. Jesus also has a specific task in life for each of us. We have been hand-picked, called by name. This day think about how you will be judged. Wherever you are, create an opportunity to be present to others - halt any negative impulses to judge or to speak out of insecurities and jealousies. Remember there is no one among us who does not have a divine vocation!
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