The Love of Christ 

   “For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor present things, nor future things, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature will be able to separate us from the love of Christ Jesus our Lord.”  (Romans 8: 38 – 39) 

   There is nothing that can make Jesus stop loving us.  In our greatest sins and our worst failings His love remains with us.  Yet even a love as strong as His can’t force us to love Him in return.

   Though we can never be separated from the love of Jesus, we can separate ourselves from His grace.  His love offers redemption and salvation if we choose but does not guarantee our acceptance of that offer.  If we wish to be in a state of grace, we must turn to Him in sorrow for our sins, repent of our evil ways, and try our best to live our life in accordance with His will.

   The world offers many opportunities and enticements designed by Satan to draw us away for our Lord.  In society today money and sex seem to be the most useful for the evil one’s purposes. Money, fame, and fortune reign in the hearts of many, replacing Jesus with the gods of our own desires.  Sex has been degraded to a recreational activity rather than the beautiful gift it is intended to be for those in a sacramental marriage. 

   Still, even in our pride and sinfulness Jesus’ love remains.  “In just the same way, I tell you, there will be rejoicing among the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”  (Luke 15: 10).  He awaits us with open arms, longing to welcome us home.  His love is eternal. 

Your love is eternal.

I was created to be in love with You.

In my sinfulness I can lose You.

Keep me on the path that leads to You. 

Amen