Ancient Faith, Living Church: Committed to Love

Last week we were reminded that following Christ means deep and personal self denial. Today, we learn how we are called to love friends and strangers—even love our enemies. Believers have every reason to love our neighbors—and yes, even our enemies! We know what we were when God found us; we know the love and mercy he poured out on us. Christ, the compassion of God, has treated our spiritual wounds and paid for our healing with his own blood. As we have known his goodness, let us do good to all. As our Prayer of the Day reminds us: The word is planted in our hearts, and now we ask the Holy Spirit to bring forth such fruits of faith as loving our neighbor and even our enemies for the sake of Christ. May God guide and strengthen us as we put this good into practice in our lives.