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

Owe Nothing to Anyone Except to Love

Owe nothing to anyone,  except to love one another;  for the one who loves another  has fulfilled the law. (Romans 13:8) The commandments, “...