Love to Live to Love
by Ian Mascarenhas
The “world” tells us at this time of year to focus on love in a special way because of Valentines Day. But really we are reminded about love each time we attend Mass and hear about Jesus — His life, message, suffering, death and resurrection — to reconnect us with the kingdom (and family) of God.
God is love and always has been. We are created out of love, to live. But as we live we also connect with love. Love and life are connected for and with each other.
Love blossoms in us a fullness of life and a fulfillment of life. In words like caring, kindness, service, charity, compassion — all have connections that enhance loving actions and improve life.
We all have a space within us that is meant for God, but sometimes we try to fill it with other things. Pursuing those “other things” always leaves an empty feeling. But loving God does not mean excluding others. Rather loving God is inclusive, to love others also.
It becomes a circular journey of love and life. And the ultimate pursuit is e-life (eternal life) with God; so live to (& towards) Love!
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