Reflection

“We must nourish a great love for God and our neighbors; a strong love, an ardent love, a love that burns away imperfections, a love that gently bears an act of impatience, or a bitter word; a love that lets an inadvertence or act of neglect pass without comment, a love that lends itself readily to an act of charity.” –St. Mary Elizabeth Hesselblad

Prayer

Loving God,

We often speak in varied ways about love, yet we all know the truth: love is the most powerful force for change in the world! Give us a passion to cultivate a love for our neighbor and for you, which takes us beyond empty gestures and sentiments. Heal us of whatever prevents your love from flowing through us and transforming a world in need. Amen.  

Call to Action

Take a few minutes to think about how I speak about love. Consider ways I can deepen my love for the neighbors I encounter today.