"Love for God can never be concealed. When you love God deeply it will be plainly evident in many ways, for a large fire throws a bright and clear flame."
St. Teresa of Avila, "Let Nothing Disturb You"
Jesus showed us exactly how to translate love into action by caring for others, healing them, feeding them. The massive love God had is manifested through the loving kindness and compassion of Jesus. I often wonder about the early Christian desert fathers and mothers, because, in their austere and hermit-like lives, how was the love of God manifested to the people? They were notable for their love for God, but how did that help anyone else if they were off in the desert alone? Jesus had his alone-time, too and we read about that all through the Gospels. But Jesus moved through the people, touched the people, allowed them to touch the hem of his cloak, and healed them tenderly and lovingly. It may be much easier to be a well-behaved hermit than to be around people all day and kindly love them! Today, let's think about how our actions through the day manifest our love for God. Our love is genuine and heart-felt, and that must never be concealed! Make sure all we encounter today feel it! Love, heidi
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