“If you love me, you will keep my commandments.” (Gospel for June 5, Jn 14:15)
Scripture makes it clear that actions speak louder than words. If we truly love Christ, we will act accordingly, living according to his commandments and the moral teachings of his Church. And we will do so remembering his commandment that we “love one another as I love you” (Jn 15:12). My brothers, let us recall that Jesus shows a particular love and care for the poor, the sick and the less fortunate in society, and resolve to do likewise with our actions as a sign of our love for him.
Challenge by Supreme Chaplain Archbishop William E. Lori:
This month, I challenge you to show your love for Christ by serving the poor and needy in a concrete, tangible way. Second, I challenge you to keep the commandment to love one another by participating in the Faith in Action Global Wheelchair Mission program, Habitat for Humanity program or Helping Hands program.
Questions for Reflection:
Do you truly love God? Does this love show in how you live and how you treat others? With family and other loved ones, do your “actions speak louder than words” in revealing your love for them?