Dear Philothea!
Lent is a time we not only sharpen our “love for God” but our “love for
our neighbour” as well. Certainly we love some, and we are called to love
everyone. Does it mean to be on friendly terms with everyone equally? Our
father Saint Francis de Sales counsels:
“There is no need to get upset if we find that
we are not on equally friendly terms with everyone, provided we love our
neighbour cordially, with real affection, as the Lord has commanded us,
preferring the other person always and in everything above ourselves, according
to the order of holy charity, and never refusing to do anything we can for him
or her. We must be prepared to do everything for our neighbour except damn
ourselves!” (Spiritual
Treatises IV)
Wish you a very friendly and loving week.
Peace!
Fr. George
Spiritual Director
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| May the Holy Virgin Mary Intercede for Us. |
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