Reflection

“I really only love God as much as I love the person I love the least.” –Dorothy Day

Prayer

God of my neighbor,

Your son Jesus taught us that we will find you precisely within the acts of service performed for the sake of those who are in need. As we strive to do so, we pray for a passion not just to serve, but to love you more deeply, as we strive to show love to those who can sometimes seem unlovable. May we be committed to showing authentic hospitality and inclusion to all those our society tends to shun and exclude. Let our sites of care be places of refuge and community for all those who lack the loving concern of others. Amen.  

 Call to Action

Focus my spirit’s attention today on that one special person I am struggling to love. Choose to extend a genuine and sincere gesture of affection to them today.