This final reflection brings our journey back to one central point: service. Christ calls us and sends us forth to “spread goodness in our world.” This mission is a call to service in every aspect of our lives, regardless of our vocation.
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The idea that mission becomes a “matter of love” resonates deeply with me. The encyclical describes missionaries as people who are themselves “in love” and are compelled to share what they have experienced. They aren’t interested in proselytism, but in simply sharing their joy. This is a beautiful model for my own life.
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The encyclical “Dilexit Nos” highlights the “missionary dimension of our love for the Heart of Christ.” My consecration to His heart is a response to His desire to spread the Kingdom throughout the world. This means my belovedness isn’t just for me; it’s meant to be shared.
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Contemplating the pierced heart of the Lord, who “took our infirmities and bore our diseases,” inspires me to be more attentive to the sufferings of others.
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“Dilexit Nos” I’ve been reflecting on brings up a powerful idea: Jesus’s “thirst for love.” He doesn’t just give love; he ardently desires it in return. This is a humbling thought and a profound call to my own heart.
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“Dilexit Nos” makes it clear that devotion to the heart of Christ isn’t about worshipping a single organ. Instead, it’s a way of contemplating and adoring the whole person of Jesus, with His heart serving as a powerful symbol of His “boundless, human, and divine love.” This devotion is a way to encounter the living Christ.
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“Dilexit Nos” I’ve been reflecting on uses a beautiful phrase: “The Lord knows the fine science of the caress.” This is more than a poetic image; it’s a profound truth.
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Easter morning breaks open with surprise. The stone is rolled away, the tomb is empty, and life has risen where death once reigned.
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Good Friday is a solemn day of fasting and abstinence, commemorating the Passion and crucifixion of Jesus. It brings us to the foot of the cross, where suffering and love meet.
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A Journey of Presence, Tenderness, and Transformation
The “three days” at the heart of Holy Week
The Paschal Triduum is the sacred center of our Christian year—a single, continuous liturgy unfolding over three days. It carries us from the tenderness of the table, through the suffering of the cross, into the silence of the tomb, and finally into the light of resurrection. These days invite us not just to remember but to enter the mystery of God’s love poured out for the world.
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Smitten With Goodness 