Feast of Saint Matthias, Apostle
“Remain in my love.” Jesus’ words and the longings of our own heart seem to tell us that love is a place to stay, a place to find rest, comfort, shelter, security. And yet, at the same time, Jesus tells us, “Love one another.” There is, in love, an element of action, transmission. As the Father loves Jesus, so he has loved us, and asks us to share that very same love.
Love is all at once a resting place and a springboard towards action. The more of it we share, the greater the space in which we will be able to remain in his love.