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2 Wednesday‘s Word
LOVE
“They who are filled with love are filled with God himself.”
St Teresa of Calcutta (Mother Teresa)
What did Jesus say was the greatest commandment? Loving God first, with all our heart, helps us
to be more loving to one another. Is Jesus asking the impossible when he says that we should love
others as we love ourselves? Each of you say what you think it means to love like this. Perhaps
it is: being more patient, tolerant and understanding; forgiving others; treating people as your
equal – treating them the way you would like to be treated yourself. Ask your child who they know
that loves like this. By loving others as we love ourselves, we experience the harmony and peace
which comes from following the greatest commandment in God’s Law – to love.
“It is not enough to say ‘I love.’ We must put that
love into a living action.” St Teresa of Calcutta
In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus reminds us that our love for God is also made known through
the way that we love others. Whenever we love and care for one another we can be sure
that God is with us. Each of you choose a special way in which you will show your love for
God and for each other at home this week. Perhaps you can: show and tell family members
how much you love them through unexpected acts of kindness; be peacemakers; pray for
others, particularly anyone whom you may find difficult to like; look for a chance to help a
teacher or a friend at school.
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Dear Lord Jesus, help us to love others as we love ourselves. Please help us to
see that other people have needs too, and to love you through loving them. Amen.
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Jesus wants us to love each other.
When we care for and look after each
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our actions, we are following
Jesus’ commandments.
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