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Do simple things with great love

‘This is how all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.’ — John 13:35

Some professions such as law enforcement, the military or medicine are easy to identify by what they wear, but how can you spot a disciple of Jesus? They don’t have stethoscopes or badges to set them apart — but John’s Gospel tells us you can spot them by the way they love.

Love is not just sappy, kissy-face, gooey stuff. Hollywood gets it wrong, social media gets it wrong and television gets it wrong — so it’s no wonder we’re all a little fuzzy when it comes to figuring out what love really looks like. The kind of love John was writing about is the real-deal kind of love. Love is mercy, and mercy means forgiveness and forgiveness means choosing the Father’s way. Love allows us to see people as their Creator sees them, and when we look through his lens, love becomes giving and not taking.

When it comes to discipleship, actions are better than words. Words can be twisted and misinterpreted, but actions are concrete and powerful. When we think about the loving ways we live out our discipleship, it’s important to think small. Most of us will not be called to build a hospital, start an orphanage or open a school to serve forgotten children. We just need to do simple things with great love.

Loving deeds speak louder than words … so let’s be quiet and get busy!

Pray: Spend a couple of days praying with this verse and ask God to put people in your path who need a little action-packed, quiet love!

Study: Read or watch something about the corporal and spiritual works of mercy. Choose one that touches your heart, and make a plan to offer the love of Christ through that work of mercy.

Engage: Make it your mission to be welcoming. Hold the door open for someone, slide over and welcome someone into your pew, or offer the love of Christ to those sitting around with a friendly, genuine smile. We need to be friendly and loving as we welcome each other into Our Father’s House.

Serve: Offer Christ’s love to someone who can’t repay you. Offer to drive someone to church, distract a fussy child during Mass, or contribute to or volunteer to help an organization that serves those in need.

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