June 06th, 2024

St. Barnabas Anglican Parish, Bluff. 
06/06/2024
The Gospel Reading from Mark 12:28-34.

The word love is one of depth, of relationship, and of great importance in life, but its deeper meaning can be glossed over in superficial expressions. 

St. John tells us that God is love (I John 4:16), a love that is creative and self-giving, that desires the best for each of us as creatures of God. Thus, we are called to love God, to love each other, and to love ourselves as given life by God. 

We pray for a deeper appreciation of love, for the freedom to accept it more fully, and to live it as Jesus in a self-giving way.

Prayer

Dear Lord, to love you is to trust you, to follow you, to obey you, to love our neighbor as we love ourselves. Help us be loving today. In Jesus' name.

Amen