Love Like Jesus

Weekly Reflections

Anger, fear, worry, and violence only make the world less habitable. The only thing that can save the world is the love of Jesus.

The love of Jesus is selfless and salvific. The love that pours from Jesus in word and deed is not attached to an outcome, it does not demand return, it does not want control. The love of Jesus is not the least bit interested in winning or greatness. The love of Jesus gently rushes out in a completely self-emptying gesture of longing and affection. The love of Jesus seeks to make friends out of enemies, feed hungry bellies, comfort sorrowful hearts, excite eager minds, heal hurts, and calm all worries. Jesus’ love has no goal other than to spend itself on whoever and whatever is right in front of it. Jesus' love is the foundational building block of all creation; it is the ground or essential spark of your soul; and it is your deepest need and hunger. If we could Love like Jesus we could help the world heal from all the hurt, anger, and fear that seems to dominate our culture these days. During Lent join in this weekly work of learning to Love like Jesus with these simple spiritual practices.