Reflections of Caritas

“This is how all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” – John 13:34 

Once we have encountered God’s love in an authentic way, we cannot help but share that good experience with others. Simply put, God’s love makes us evangelizers. 

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“My sheep hear my voice; I know them, and they follow me.” – John 10:27

We live in a world filled with noise. We are bombarded by 24-hour news programs, streaming videos, and the ever-increasing chaos of modern life. Many of these good things help make us more productive, more connected, and more capable of helping those in need. However, all this activity can also make it more difficult to hear the simple song of the Shepherd.

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“Jesus said to him…‘Simon, son of John, do you love me?’ Simon Peter answered him, ‘Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.’ Jesus said to him, ‘Tend my sheep.’” – John 21:16 

The same question that Jesus asked Simon Peter He also asks each one of us: “Do you love me?”

It is easy to balk at that question and answer like Peter did, “Of course I love you.”

But, do we? Do we really love Him? 

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“Thomas answered and said to him, ‘My Lord and my God!’” – John 20:28 

Jesus is alive. Unlike a fanciful myth or a figure from the pages of a history book, His precious blood still pumps through His veins. His heart continues to beat, and it beats with love for you.

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