‘You are my friends if you do what I command you….”
“This is my commandment, that you love one another, just as I have loved you.”
How simple, and yet how hard this can sometimes be! So how does Jesus love us?
Jesus loves us without conditions, beyond all limits, as we are. Jesus then invites us to an ongoing conversion of life as we ground ourselves more deeply in that love.
So how do we in turn love others like this?
By remaining connected to the vine, to Jesus. By remaining grounded in Jesus’ love for us, we can see others as Jesus sees them – as beloved friends. But we can’t do this of our own accord.
We need to connect to a source of love bigger than ourselves, especially in the moments when we are hurt or offended, and are more likely to lash out.
May God’s wisdom and love permeate our thoughts and words.
Yours in the Risen Christ.
Fr Ron.