Jesus' Catechism on Love

GOSPEL THOUGHTS

*Easter Season: Sixth Week : Sunday*

*Gospel : Jn 15:9-17*

*First Reading : Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48*

*SECOND READING - 1 Jn 4:7-10*

*Jesus' Catechism on Love*

*1) 9 Times about Love*

The Gospel makes the reference to *Love 9 times*

The second reading from the Letter of First John makes the mention of *Love  9 times*

This shows the importance of the topic of today's liturgy 

In a way Jesus is giving us a good catechism on Love

*2) Love comes from God*

God is Love and Love is God 

God is the source of Love. Therefore one who is able to love knows God. One who is not able to love, does not know God 

Love is the direct way to know God and to experience Him 

*3) Love and Commandments of God*

Observing the commandments is the best way to Love God. 

Jesus says *If you keep my commandments, you will remain in my love,*

Commandments are the best ways to experience Divine Love 

*4) Remaining in Jesus Love*

We wish to remain in well developed area 

We wish to remain in Good health 

We wish to remain in well furnished house

If so, what about remaining in God's Love? 

Have we ever thought about it? 

Remaining in God's love means remaining with God himself 

*5) Nature of Jesus' Love*

Jesus' Love consists in Sacrifice, humility, service, forgiveness, sharing and laying down his life for others 

When Jesus says remain in my love, we need to practice these things to remain in Jesus' Love 

*6) Love which bears fruit that will remain*

The intimate aim of Jesus' love is to produce fruit that will remain forever 

In fact the Love of Jesus is aimed at attaining eternal life, which lasts forever 

By remaining in Jesus' Love we attain eternal life 

*Think about it*

*God bless you and your family. Praying for you and your dear ones*

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*