What response do I give to the invitation of Jesus to love as he loves?
Jesus is very clear to us:
“Love one another as I have loved you” (John 15:12). How can I become a loving person?
Praying for gift of love (Luke 6:28)
Have you ever prayed for the gift of love, mercy and compassion? Lord make me a loving person. Pray especially this for someone you might not like or love enough or your enemy.
Selfless spirit (John 15:13)
In today’s gospel, Jesus tells us: “There is no greater love than this: that a person would lay down his life for the sake of his friends.”
Do something for another person whether big or small without expecting anything in return, not even a thank you.
Be merciful (Luke 6:36-42)
There is no love without mercy. Forgiveness and compassion are the true expression of love. Take a day to pray for forgiveness and do it concretely. Do you promise to forgive every time just as you say when you pray to Our Father?
Sharing of Time, Talent and Treasure (Acts 20:35)
“There is more joy in giving than in receiving” (Acts 20:35). No love without giving. Be a good steward of your Time, Talent and Treasure this week. Open your eyes around you beginning with your own family!
Be an evangelizer (Mark 16:15)
The Gospel is the love of Christ. Let’s share Christ's joy with others by sharing the Gospel with them.
“You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last—and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you.” (John 15:16)
Have a fruitful Week ahead
Rev. Fr. Georges R. BIDZOGO SAC