Perhaps this is what Jesus is getting at
as he answers the scholar of the law in today’s Gospel (Matt. 22: 34-40). Love
sits at the heart of any relationship, of any friendship and the first mark of
a good relationship, a good friendship is benevolence. Actively, seeking and
finding the good in another. In today’s Gospel Jesus reminds us that we are to
love God and love others and love ourselves. In order to do this we must find
the good in the ones we love, God, others and self. As Merton says if we can do
this the gift of love will be our reward!
Have a great rest of the day everyone
and a relaxing weekend and don’t forget to give God a little time!
Daily Prayer: Loving God, teach us to love as you love. Help
us to make our love unconditional, honest, and kind. Help us to ask nothing in
return and to let our love encompass the whole of humankind.
Loving God, let us offer our love without
speaking. Let it radiate as it shines forth from us. Let it be seen in our
faces, in our eyes, and let it be simple, sincere, and shame free.
Loving God, show us how to forgive as
you forgive and help us to not burden another with guilt. Help us to not play
the role of the martyr but to be a rock on which trust may be built.
Loving God, let our love for you and others
be greater by far than any love that is offered to us. Let our love be always
led by the Spirit, inspired of you our God and as forgiving and free as Jesus’
love. Amen! (Adapted
from a prayer by Virginia (Ginny) Ellis)
Runner’s Thought: “Run when you
can, walk if you have to, crawl if you must; just never give up.” (Dean Karnazes) So to in the spiritual life!
TGIF everyone! Thanks for all the kind
words on my anniversary of religious profession yesterday, a special shout out and
thank you to my sister and niece, Alice for their loving words!
I hope your Friday is going well and
that you are looking forward to a fun and relaxing weekend. In about an hour or
so I will be heading to the lake house with the Wiecks. I am looking forward to
a boat ride on the lake. It should be a great couple of days!
May the rest of your Friday not be too
busy and may you be blessed with a restful, relaxing and fun filled weekend!
Peace in Christ’s Passion…Fr. Paul
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