Tuesday, May 31, 2011

GOOD WORKS DEPENDS ON LOVE

The proof of love is in the works. Where love exists, it works great things. But when it ceases to act, it ceases to exist. -- Pope St. Gregory the Great

The Christian must keep in mind that the value of his good works depends on the love that motivates him to perform them for God. Those works are most perfect when wrought in the most sincere love of God, and with the least regard to present or future self-interest, joy, and sweetness, consolation and praise. -- St. John of the Cross

Love of God Revealed

  r First Reading 1 John 4:7-16 7 Beloved, let us love one another, because love is of God; everyone who loves is begotten by God and knows ...