Analise D Mello MBBS, MS obgyn, DNB
Last night as I parked my car to get to a printing shop for some urgent paperwork at night. An elderly lady knocked my door, I assumed she was a patient, but apparently she was asking , me for monetory help.
While I tried to decipher what she said after that, my brain red alert went off and saw that she asked no one else and told her I dont have cash and use my phone for payment (which was partial truth) and I walked off. My heart forced me n I turned around to hear her say something to more smile and practically disappear. …
Something similar happened outside the hospital when my dad was undergoing treatment for cancer , and when I told my generous mom, I was told how I should help. In my defence, India is notorious for thugs and thieves but this lady, last night seemed extremely honest and I was more confused as to why she asked me out of the blue. I had not seen anyone else…
Today I have read about Lazarus and the rich man’s story , I feel guilty of not helping and being judgemental.. of maybe leaving an opportunity of alms giving in Lent…now that I can’t undo it, I shall pray for that lady.
Often times in life, I pondered over moments I could have and should have helped but chose otherwise especially with money. I am a self made hard-earned money saving kinda girl and believe everyone should also do the same. So when someone troesto scheme or thug me for it, I get very upset.
This lent as I pray the surrender prayer everyday with the hallow app, I surrender this judgemental side if me, I want to be more lovingband accepting especially ofvthose seeking my help. I pray that everyone if us learns to surrender our tough parts this lent to God and pray for a softer more catholic version so we can all be at heaven ….
Prayer
Jesus I surrender my life to you (meditate on it)!
About the Author
Hello! I’m Dr Analise Maria D’ Mello, (MBBS, MS obgyn, DNB) from the beautiful state of Goa in India. I was born and raised in a Roman Catholic family, learning my prayers, catechism and Catholic values from my parents and grandmothers. I am currently practicing as an obstetrician and gynecologist for 3 years since my residency. I often speak on anti-abortion to college students and married couples, and counsel distressed pregnant women with appropriate medical advice. I am part of the St Luke’s Medical Guild of Catholic Doctors in my state providing services in prisons, and Lenten and advent retreats for medical professionals and their families.
