Love is the top priority

The texts today from the Roman Catholic Lectionary allow us to consider the response we have to the experience of Divine Love. Paul expresses his desire that the Love within the Philippians be visible to all through the example of lives lived in a blameless and generous way.Friar Jude Winkler comments on the fulfillment Paul expresses in being a witness to the growth of those he loves in Philippi. When we first hear the language of the Gospel from Luke, we may need to reconcile the strong language of Jesus in the light of two truths we have experienced. Divine Love is fulness of life. Jesus exhorts us to be prepared to put this mission above all others. Nate Roman S. J. understands that to embrace the joys and graces of the world and the freedom to let go when necessary requires trust solely in God, our Light and our Salvation. Our deepest joy, like the Apostle Paul is to see the Love of God in our family and friends.