May 5, Sixth Sunday of Easter
Daily Readings: Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48; 1 John 4:7-10; John 15:9-17
The first reading speaks about God has no partiality. Even the Gentiles received the same gift of the Holy Spirit that was given to the disciples for they could hear them speaking in tongues and glorifying God.
The second reading is an invitation to love one another. Beloved, let us show love to each other, for love is the essence of God; God begets and knows those who love.
The Gospel is the call of God to abide by his commandment, “Love one another as I love you.” God created man in his image and likeness. He also entrusted man with dominion over all his creation. This is a manifestation of love. Ever since the beginning of the world, God has loved his people.
God's mercy is the source of imprisonment and rehabilitation from all forms of addiction. His Love and mercy are truly infinite and extensive. No person can emulate the love of God. But few people show and share this love even if they are not related by blood.
If we try to look at the life of St. Teresa of Calcutta, she was a living example of sainthood at that time and demonstrated immeasurable love for other people. For over 45 years, she ministered to the sick, the orphans, and the dying people. Her love for the poor, particularly in caring for the orphans, is beyond the comprehension of dying people, giving them a dignified life on their last breath.
Truly, this type of love is very admirable. The commandment of God to love each other is easy to execute for our own family, friends, Colleagues, and acquaintances. But loving someone whom you do not even know is very challenging, just like what Mother Teresa did to those abandoned poor souls whom she collected from the streets. This kind of love is Agape love. Agape love is selfless, sacrificial, unconditional love.
Call to Action for Catholic Living: Loving a person who is not related to you by blood is complicated and not easy. But learning from Mother Teresa, the way she cares for those people, and looking at Jesus, who sacrificed his life for the salvation of the world, could be possible.
Lord, help us to love one another regardless of our status in life, creed, color, or religion. Amen.
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