Greetings Prayer Warriors,
Everyone loves the romantic vision of love. But can
there be love without suffering?
Contemplate the following:
“Anyone who really wanted to get rid of
suffering would have to get rid of love before anything else, because there can
be no love without suffering, because it always demands an element of
self-sacrifice, because, given temperamental differences and the drama of
situations, it will always bring with it renunciation and pain. Pope
Benedict XVI
Christ not only
taught us but showed us, that love means pouring oneself out for another.
If there is any encouragement in Christ, any solace in love,
any participation in the Spirit, any compassion and mercy, complete my joy by
being of the same mind, with the same love, united in heart, thinking one
thing. Do nothing out of selfishness or out of vainglory; rather, humbly regard
others as more important than yourselves, each looking out not for his own
interests, but (also) everyone for those of others. Phil 2:1-4
In pouring ourselves out, we not only mature in love, but we
begin to reflect Christ’s love. What
could be more intoxicating in a marriage than to be looking at the reflection
of Christ? Pray for spouses, that they
have the courage, faith, and resolve to become more selfless, and if they are
already selfless, that they can find joy in their beautiful sacrifice of
love.
Peace, Joy, and Love,
Janet
Help others reflect the light of Christ. Pass it on.
