The Never-Ending “I Love You” Story

   From the beginning of time, now in the present and forever more, God has and continues to proclaim, “I Love You.”  When everyone was disconnected from God’s kingdom, from the family, because of Adam and Eve a plan to reconnect us all was set in place.

   Jesus was born, lived, suffered, died and rose again for the reconciliation of everyone, to make the family whole again.  Every part of God’s plan, including Jesus’ presence and accomplishments on earth, bridged the gap that separated us from The Father, The Son and The Holy Spirit.

   God wants everyone to hear that “I Love You” message.  So each of us is a messenger with a special (same) task – Tell the world and bring them closer to God.

   This doesn’t mean that we must carry around our Bibles and show people the Word of God.  Some people are called to do just that, but all of us are supposed to live the Word of God daily.

   Living the Word of God means making Faith, Love and Hope big parts of our lives.  Living the Faith is believing and trusting in God.  Living the Love means treating others with kindness and compassion.  Living the Hope is expecting a bright future, because a life with God includes eternity.

   The “I Love You” is because our God wants to get and stay close to us.  Jesus’ invitation to Mass (at least weekly) is a great way to get close to God.  Our attendance, full participation and truly celebrating helps us build up our community of faith, our family in God.  Family is incomplete without the I.L.Y (I Love You)!