I know that some people are getting tired of hearing me preach about love. They think that love is too weak or too woke of a concept. And to listen to those in power in the United States, love is supposed to be reserved for our closest family and friends.
This Sunday, we have a Gospel passage that makes it obvious to everyone that we are to love one another. Jesus wanted it to be so clear that he called it a command. He commanded us to love one another.
Unlike those who claim to be Christians in our world today, Jesus did not put an asterisk next to that command. He did not say:
- Love only your friends
- Love only those who look like you
- Love only those who are the same religion as you
- Love only those who speak the same language as you
- Love only those who have the same skin color as you
We cannot continue to claim to be Christians and ignore the simple truths of Jesus’ messages. In a world full of hatred and darkness, we must be willing to stand up for love. We must be willing to show love to everyone we meet.
I pray you will join us on this journey to follow the teachings of the Christ.
Pax et Bonum,
Bishop Greer