It is quite obvious that the theme of the readings for this Lord's Day is Love. Not just any love, but God's love, true love.
The word "love" is written nine times in the second reading from the first letter of John. The word "love" is repeated another nine times in the gospel reading. Thus, there is no doubt that love is the basis of all Jesus' actions and the foundation of God's commandments for how we should live. Jesus instructs us to live in and share God's love just as he lived and shared God's love.
Our families are the fertile ground in which to grow God's love. Each day offers us numerous opportunities to share love, especially by giving of ourselves for the needs of others.
Faith Chat Question: Think about your friends. What qualities do your friends show based on the definition of a true friend from today's readings?
Faith Response: For the number of times the word "love" is written in todays readings (1 John 4:7-10 and John 15:9-17), come up with ways to show love this week to family members and friends, and even people you don't know.
Pray: Jesus, Friend and Lover, inspire us to share your love with all whom we meet. Amen.
