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TODAY’S WORD…

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Jesus said,

“As the Father has loved Me,

so have I loved you.

Now remain in My love.

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If you keep My commands,

you will remain in My love,

just as I have kept My Father’s commands

and remain in His love.

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I have told you this

so that My joy may be in you

and that your joy may be complete.”

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– John 15:9-11 (JB)

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REFLECTION…

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Christ’s love for us

is a reflection of the love the Three Divine Persons have for one another

and for all mankind:

"We love, because He first loved us." (1 Jn 4:19)

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The certainty that God loves us is the source of Christian joy,

but it is also something which calls for a fruitful response on our part.

This should take the form of a fervent desire to do God’s will in everything,

that is, to keep His commandments,

in imitation of Jesus Christ, who did the will of His Father.

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PRAYER…

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Lord Jesus,

You proved Your love for me

when You died on that cross to save me.

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Lord, I fervently desire to do Your will,

to obey Your commandments,

and to follow Your example.

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Grant that I may remain in Your love,

so my soul can rejoice and delight in Your Truth

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For this I pray. Amen.

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