The Word of God

 

Word of God, On 9th September 2024

Lord, let us love our brothers and sisters with deep affection

Rm 12: 10-13 In brotherly love let your feelings of deep affection for one another come to expression and regard others as more important than yourself. In the service of the Lord, work not halfheartedly but with conscientiousness and an eager spirit. Be joyful in hope, persevere in hardship; keep praying regularly; share with any of God’s holy people who are in need; look for opportunities to be hospitable. 

We should love our brothers and sisters, not just biological ones, but also spiritually united ones, as well as our neighbours. Always think of them as more important than ourselves. They may be given preferences in the Lord's ministry to carry out activities for God's Kingdom. 

Never approach our Lord empty-handed; rather, sanctify ourselves before entering His sanctuary, His Temple. Always visit Him with a penitent heart to please Him, and if we are in grave sins, confess them before we hug and receive Him.

Pray for our brothers and sisters to help them grow spiritually, share our knowledge and abilities with them, and empower them. We should be glad in our hope and confidence in the Lord. Perseverance is essential in dealing with all of life's difficulties and pain. Never complain about our hardships, persecutions, rejections, or humiliations; these are all part of our spiritual life. 

Share our wealth and abilities with holy individuals who are affiliated with us, particularly our spiritual fathers and instructors, as well as our spiritual associates in our community. When serving our brothers and sisters, we should always be welcoming and generous. Look for opportunities to be hospitable in our community so that we can show them our love and support.