by Sister Susan Chase, SCL
The Triune God is a community of Love! Father, Son, and Holy Spirit give and receive love endlessly. In this month’s Gospels, we observe the love of Jesus in action. We see how Jesus interacts with those in need of healing, by seeing them, laying hands on them, and curing them. In the beatitudes Jesus calls blessed those whose hearts are full of desires for peace, justice, trust, and utter dependence on the mercy and compassion of his Father.
This is echoed in Pope Francis’ fourth and most recent encyclical, Dilexit Nos, which was published at the conclusion of the Synod on Synodality. Dilexit Nos (which means He Loved Us) reminds us that “Jesus himself (in the Gospel of John) told his disciples, “I have loved you,” “I have called you friends.” In his letter to the Romans, Saint Paul tells them and us that nothing can ever separate us from the love of Christ.
It is important to take time during this winter season of nature’s rest to listen to what is going on in our inner self, to recognize our need for God and how we are called to participate in the love of our Triune God.
Consider joining us during our spring journey at Marilac Center for one of the following events:
Good Conversation: God Loves Us
February 20
9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Fr. Kevin Cullen, SJ, will delve more deeply into the work of the Synod on Synodality through the graces found in Pope Francis’ Encyclical, Dilexit Nos. Register by February 6.
Lenten Linger over Coffee
Five Tuesdays during Lent
9 – 11 a.m.
Join us as we continue our intriguing comparisons between the Church’s canonized Saints and the saints among us today.
Finding Beauty in the Margins
Tuesday, May 27, 4 p.m.– Saturday, June 1, noon
Awaken the creative beauty within and around you! Storyteller and artist Brother Mickey McGrath, OFPS, will offer a 5-day preached retreat which will include time for artistic expression, sharing, quiet prayer/meditation, and reflection. Register by May 17.
